Thousands of people are expected to pack into Panama City Beach for Gulf Coast Jam, and law enforcement says keeping people safe remains the top priority.

In this Reporter of the Day, Barry Lowin is joined by Newschannel 7 reporter Alyssa Dutton to go behind the headlines.

The Bay County Sheriff’s Office says a former deputy has been arrested and fired after admitting he stole cash from a person in his custody.

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Summer sports tourism is warming up in Panama City Beach, bringing thousands of athletes and families to the area. Panama City Beach is preparing for a packed ...

In this Newschannel 7+ exclusive, Old School Meets New Cool welcomes Newschannel 7’s newest technical media producer, Nick Resler. He joins Barry Lowin to talk about the local music scene and his ...

The project will allow the college to expand educational opportunities for Gulf and Franklin counties, according to college ...

It has been exactly one year since an iconic landmark in Panama City Beach shut down for good: Gulf World Marine Park.

The Bay County Sheriff’s Office says it’s closing in on charges in a months-long homicide investigation that started as a hit ...

In Reporter of the Day, Barry Lowin is joined by Newschannel 7 reporter Leticia Vaselli to go behind the headlines on two ...

Gulf Coast Jam has kicked off its four-day 2026 festival in Panama City Beach with a big announcement. During the first night ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Panama City police are searching for a missing Chipley man. Wilson is about 6′1″ with blonde ...

A man is in critical condition following a water rescue in South Walton on Thursday. The South Walton Fire District says they ...