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Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:40 PM CDT
|By WJHG Newsroom
The American Red Cross of Panama City deployed a multi-purpose response vehicle headed to Flowood, Mississippi Wednesday morning.
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Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:56 PM CDT
|By Talor Maree
Panama City Beach Police Chief J.R. Talamantez, said during a spring break briefing, that there is a plan to continue the current enforcement strategy.
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Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 12:36 PM CDT
|By WJHG Newsroom and Victoria Scott
Students in Florida will now have more options when it comes to education.
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Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 8:19 PM CDT
|By WJHG Newsroom
UPDATE: Shawn Edward Davis Jr. has been found and taken into custody in Dothan, AL.
Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 12:14 PM CDT
|By Ken Curtis
The one-vehicle accident happened before 4 o’clock along State Highway 79 in Washington County.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:46 PM CDT
|By Ty Storey
Deputies were able to find a vehicle matching the description of the stolen truck as it was traveling north on Florida Highway 79.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:53 PM CDT
|By Ty Storey
The chase continued north of Bonifay and came to an end on Florida Highway 79 in the area of Wrights Creek when law enforcement were able to perform a PIT maneuver.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:36 AM CDT
|By WJHG Newsroom
A man is in custody after deputies say he stabbed his grandparents.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:05 PM CDT
|By Allison Baker
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.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:01 PM CDT
|By Allison Baker
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.
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Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:36 PM CDT
|By WJHG Newsroom
A jury found a Holmes County man guilty of murder and firearm charges Wednesday, according to the State Attorney Office.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:20 PM CDT
|By The Associated Press and ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press
Saudi Arabia on Monday freed an American citizen, a 72-year-old Florida retiree, it had imprisoned for more than a year over his old tweets critical of the kingdom’s crown prince, his son said.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:50 PM CDT
|By Scott Rossman
Coach Jeff Lee is departing as the Holmes football head coach.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 3:34 PM CDT
|By WJHG Newsroom
It was reported that strong winds were pushing the fire towards nearby homes. Firefighters said they fought the flames and wind gusts for several hours before getting the fire under control.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 11:58 AM CDT
|By WJHG Newsroom
After investigating, law enforcement reports three individuals were arguing with other people inside Longboards. They said the argument continued outside in the parking lot. PCB Police Chief J.R. Talamantez said all three of them then got into a car and as they were leaving, discharged their firearms into the air.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 7:55 PM CDT
|By Daniel Nyman
Shipwreck Island Water Park is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, with a new play area and artwork commemorating Panama City Beach history
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 10:53 PM CDT
|By Marisa Gjuraj
After walking for 6 days Troy’s University’s Alpha Tau Omega has made it to Panama City Beach.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 11:03 PM CDT
|By Marisa Gjuraj
Panama City Beach is climbing the charts. It’s now ranked the second most affordable spring break destination.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 5:23 PM CDT
|By WTVY Staff
On March 13, 2023, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home where someone was reported to have been shot.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:49 PM CDT
|By Marisa Gjuraj
It’s all fun and games until someone breaks the rules! Panama City Beach police are cracking down on spring breakers.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 11:17 AM CDT
|By WJHG Newsroom
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office have caught Juan-Luis S. Cervantes.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 10:16 AM CST
|By Ken Curtis
As that cleanup continues, the Deep South is preparing for another round of potentially damaging storms arriving this weekend.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 4:41 PM CST
|By WJHG Newsroom
State Attorney Larry Basford said Mary Elizabeth Evans, 41, of Panama City, entered an open plea to Aggravated Manslaughter of a Child in the June 6, 2021, death of her 9-week-old grandson.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 7:22 PM CST
|By Katie Bente
The board of commissioners held a closed executive session last month to talk about this case, which involves nearly 1,200 private properties.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:43 PM CST
|By Marisa Gjuraj
If you have to travel Back Beach Road, especially for the month of march, you know it’s pretty much slow going.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 7:10 PM CST
|By Katie Bente
Hearing that there are coyotes at the beach might sound a little strange. But wildlife experts told NewsChannel 7 it really isn’t.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 11:52 AM CST
|By WJHG Newsroom
A driver is in custody after troopers say he hit a tractor trailer in Okaloosa County.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 7:13 PM CST
|By The Associated Press
Two small planes collided in midair over a central Florida lake Tuesday afternoon, and at least one person was dead, authorities said.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 11:08 AM CST
|By Debra Worley
Wildlife experts rescued a manatee near Crystal River, Florida, that had fishing line wrapped around its flipper, making it difficult for it to swim.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 8:41 AM CST
|By WTVY Staff
A two car wreck occurred in Florida Monday night at approximately 7:30 p.m. ending in the death of an Enterprise man and injuring 3 others.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 11:27 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
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.
Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 10:55 PM CST
|By Victoria Scott
Small businesses in South Walton are preparing for the influx of customers in March.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 11:01 PM CST
|By WJHG Newsroom
The Panama City Beach Police Department is adding 8 new four-legged officers to the force in the coming weeks.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 10:57 PM CST
|By WJHG Newsroom
The Emerald Coast Boat and Lifestyle show is back this year after a two-year hiatus. This year the event is being held at Arron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 6:46 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
Family members tell NewsChannel 7, that Alex was swimming near the Bay County Pier when he found himself caught in a rip current.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 5:04 PM CST
|By WJHG Newsroom
The Panama City Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find a suspect wanted for multiple felony charges.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 4:49 PM CST
|By WJHG Newsroom
A Panama City man was charged with multiple counts after hitting a school resource officer with his car Friday afternoon.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 10:45 PM CST
|By Steven Maxwell
The sightseeing tourism helicopter business just opened up its new facility.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 9:36 PM CST
|By Allison Baker
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.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 6:58 PM CST
|By Katie Bente
Panama City Police officers now have a stealthier way to get around on the roads.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 12:20 PM CST
|By Jessica Foster
A Youngstown man is now in custody in connection to the shooting last month.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 9:49 PM CST
|By Victoria Scott
Panama City Beach's spring break laws are in effect throughout the entire month of March.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 9:26 PM CST
|By Katie Bente
Finding parking during peak season in South Walton can be a real pain. But the idea of making your own spot won’t be tolerated moving forward.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 8:13 PM CST
|By Jamilka Gibson
Several Holmes County residents make a desperate plea for the safe return of their missing dogs.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 6:51 PM CST
|By WJHG Newsroom
One man has died and two other are hospitalized after a three-vehicle accident on Monday in Panama City.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 11:52 AM CST
|By The Associated Press
Orange County Sheriff’s officials released an arrest warrant Tuesday that included two new murder charges against Keith Moses in an Orlando neighborhood last Wednesday.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 9:58 AM CST
|By WJHG Newsroom and Katie Bente
The remains were found in the woods by a bystander west of the West End Bay County Fire Department.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 6:47 PM CST
|By Jamilka Gibson and WJHG Newsroom
According to recent driver’s license exchange data, Florida is experiencing a massive migration.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 3:17 PM CST
|By WJHG Newsroom
A Marianna woman was found guilty for attempting to smuggle meth into the Gulf County Jail, according to the State Attorney’s Office.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 9:42 PM CST
|By Neysa Wilkins
Inside a local gym, a small but mighty lady is really raising the bar in weightlifting competition.