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West Beach Drive project continues after election
Following the election results, city leaders plan to move forward with the project. The proposed sidewalk will extend from Frankford Ave to Johnson Bayou and is projected to cost 8 million dollars. As ...
Beach cleanups at Grady Brown Park and Dune Allen Regional Beach Access
The beach clean-up will take place on Saturday, May 10, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Grady Brown Park and at the Dune Allen Regional Beach Access. (RELATED: ‘Keep Walton County Beautiful’ seeks ...
The 2nd Annual Red Fish Film Festival is here
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The premier event of its kind is back and taking over Panama City! Join in on the fun for the 2nd Annual Redfish Film Festival all weekend long!
Hot and Sunny Weekend Ahead
Sunny and sticky conditions will remain the theme for the rest of the weekend and throughout next week... By Thursday, we’re forecast to see the best chances at receiving rain. Chances are 30% as a ...
Local leaders react to a bill that could impact Tourist Development Tax
New legislation could soon bring an end to local tourism marketing in Florida, and Bay County leaders are speaking out.
TDC Reacts to House Bill 7033
Panama City residents voted to move forward with the developments even though the memorandum is non-binding. Officials look ahead to next year's spring break season. The family of the missing camper ...
The Heat Beat Rolls On
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - After morning fog we saw a good amount of sunshine on Thursday. Temps started int the 60s and ...
Faces and Places of the Panhandle Evening Extra: Skip Bondur
The family of the missing camper in Walton County joined forces with local officers and nonprofit organizations to continue the search. Members of the Moms of Loss Children joins us in the NewsChannel ...
More flavor, more culture: Hispanic restaurants multiply in the panhandle
As Bay County’s Hispanic population continues to grow, so does the presence of Hispanic-owned businesses, each one aiming to ...
Skip Bondur’s mission of hope: from personal change to community transformation
Skip Bondur is known across the area as the face behind the annual Stuff the Bus toy drive. But ask him, and he’ll tell you his story isn’t about toys — it’s about transformation.
Gulf Coast head coach Tyler Younger talks on team’s first state tournament berth since 2016
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - At 15-9 in league play, Gulf Coast baseball has clinched a spot in the state playoffs. They have to wait for Northwest to finish its last three games to see if they go ...
Shooting in Walton County; Suspects detained in Georgia
Walton County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a shooting and string of car burglaries. Three suspects are detained in ...