Allison Baker
Anchor, Reporter
Panama City, FL
Allison Baker works at WJHG/WECP as the 4 p.m. anchor and multi-media journalist,starting in June of 2021.
Allison is a Kentucky native who grew up in the horse capital of the world. She is trading in scenic drives through the horse farms for the sunny beaches in Panama City. Allison graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism.
After graduation, she worked as a multi-media journalist for two years at WBKO in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Feel free to share your story ideas with her by emailing allison.baker@wjhg.com and say hi if you see her out on the beach.
Newschannel 7 reached out to the owner of Tootsies, Steve Smith, on Tuesday to ask if they would be moving into the old Spinnaker Beach Club location.
The sheriff’s office reports one person was shot dead inside a home on Little Zion Road.
FHP said there was a deer standing in the road and the man hit it with his ATV.
Chief Pugh, is a career public safety professional and has served the Panhandle for more than 20 years. He started his career as an EMT with Holmes County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in 2001 before accepting a position with Walton County EMS in November of that same year.
The non-profit tells NewsChannel 7 that any issues sea turtles might come in contact with they can treat at the facility in Panama City Beach.
Due to the stormy conditions over the weekend, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to numerous water rescue calls across the Panhandle.
Morgan Wallen will be performing on Sunday, June 2, 2024.
It is up to local law enforcement and a security team from a private company called DSI Security Services to make sure everyone in attendance stays safe.
Wallen stated that he has reinjured his vocal cords following three shows this week and is now under mandatory vocal rest for six weeks.
The closure is due to water line maintenance at the school that is required by the City of Cottondale, according to district officials.
According to city officials due to the Assistant Police Chief’s passing, the chief’s resignation, and the firing of SGT. Jody Long the department was basically down to a skeleton crew.
According to the ordinance, once passed operating an aircraft over private property at an elevation between 0ft and 500ft above ground level without permission of the owner will be prohibited. The first offense for operating a drone in violation of the proposed ordinance is a $250 fine.
A school board member said the program is for 11th and 12th graders, at Vernon and Chipley High School students who are at risk of not graduating.
Also, FHP said that of the 5,746 impaired-driving crashes – those influenced by drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both – in Florida in 2022, nearly 10% (568) occurred in March.
Family members tell NewsChannel 7, that Alex was swimming near the Bay County Pier when he found himself caught in a rip current.
In Panama City Beach, there are several Spring Break Laws in place that started on March 1 and end on March 31. However, across the Hathaway bridge in Panama City, some of those same rules don’t apply. For example, the sale of alcohol is allowed past 2 a.m. in Panama City, whereas in PCB it is not.
On that top ten list sits Panama City Beach at number four.
Doctors discovered Iaan had a rare form of cancer called Extragonadal Teratoma with a Malignant Nephroblastoma.
Police are investigating after a shooting at a Panama City nightclub.
NewsChannel 7, did ask Bay District Schools what fuel was used for the fire. We were told, “the same fuel they have always used.”
Many Floridians are wanting to donate to help out with disaster relief after Hurricane Ian. But you have to make sure that if you make a donation it is to a legitimate organization that is not a scam.
Officers say the child was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators determined this incident is nothing more than an accident. We are told no foul play was involved.
Authorities say a child has died in Florida after falling from a balcony at a Panama City Beach resort.
A young boy died on Thursday afternoon after falling off the balcony of a condominium, according to officials.
Norwood told NewsChannel 7, that the loss of her son will never get easier as she misses him every day. But she hopes sharing his story will impact someone.
Officials report the firearm claims were false allegations and another woman has been arrested and charged in the incident.
Beach officials say the month of February 2022 is up around 42.91% compared to 2021. So far 2022 in total is up around 27.11% compared to 2021.
The suspected driver of a hit-and-run that left one 4 year old child dead has been identified, according to officials.
“This weekend the jail got up to 1,364 are really 1,264 in the facility. We’re down now to about 1301, which I think was our census this morning,” Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford said.
One thing haunting our first responders is the ghost of Hurricane Michael. As Bertha’s path traveled along with the same direction as the eyewall.
For those who may not know what unclaimed property is, it is a financial asset that is unknown or lost, or has been left inactive, unclaimed, or abandoned by its owner. That's according to the CFO.
Visit Panama City Beach officials say the western portion of the renourishment project is expected to be completed in mid-February.
According to the U.S Census, data Walton County has seen almost a 34% increase in population over the last 10 years.
The city will be hosting two tree giveaways at the farmer’s markets at St. Andrews and Downtown Panama City on December 11 at 9 a.m.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol in 2020, there were over 3,000 tire-related crashes in Florida.
Sunday was a day full of fall fashion for a good cause.
“It’s called Homocystinuria due to severe MTHFR Deficiency,” said Grace Talbert, Carson’s mom. “There are only about 50 documented cases worldwide.”
After a social media post made by a dermatologist, the school superintendents of Bay and Walton Counties are addressing COVID-19 protocols.
According to deputies, the drowning took place around 8 a.m. Sunday morning.
Any information or witnesses concerning the crash, please contact Corporal Jacob Leitch or Corporal Constance Knowles at 850-484-5000 or Crime-stoppers.
They say Johnny Ray Kirk, 22, of Santa Rosa Beach, has active warrants for homicide, carjacking, grand theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, and aggravated elderly abuse.
According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office a Crestview man wanted on two counts of aggravated battery and armed burglary was taken into custody at his home off of John King Road last night following a four hour standoff with the OCSO deputies.
