Visitors react to Walton County’s paid parking program launching in April

The county has announced a new paid parking program that will be implemented in three municipal lots in South Walton on April 3. The paid parking will be implemented at the Van Ness Butler Municipal, ...

Trump says U.S. Central Command carried out “one of the most powerful” Middle East bombing raids, in Truth Social post

NATIONAL (WJHG/WECP) - President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Friday, saying that “the United States Central Command ...

FIRST ALERT | A gorgeous and warm Saturday ahead

TONIGHT: Tonight will be pleasantly cool but not as cold as last night with temperatures upper 40s to near 50 for inland ...

Area scores and highlights for Friday, March 13th

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Crestview child hit by car in Baker Sports Complex parking lot

A 5-year-old child from Crestview sustained serious injuries Thursday evening after being hit by a car in the Baker Sports ...

50 Walton County homes sustain damage in Thursday’s severe weather

Walton County Emergency Management and the Walton County Board of County Commissioners spent Thursday conducting drone ...

Blountstown head football coach turns in resignation

Brad Waggoner has turned in his resignation as head football coach and athletic director, Waggoner confirmed to NewsChannel 7 Friday afternoon. He says he has accepted a head coaching job with a high ...
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7+ Florida Politics Now: Legislative session wrap up

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Watch one of Gray Media’s newest streaming shows, “Florida Politics Now,” where we discuss all things Florida politics. This ...

Traffic Alert Update: Roadway is clear after accident at intersection of Michigan Ave. and 15th St.

Panama City officials report an accident at the intersection of Michigan Ave. and 15th, causing traffic delays in two lanes. Law enforcement is on the scene assessing injuries. To stay up to date on ...
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Shamrock and roll on up to Dutch Bros this St Patrick’s Day

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - St. Patrick’s Day is on the way, and Dutch Bros wants you to start it off right! NewsChannel 7 Today was joined by regional operator ...
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This week’s Golden Apple Award winner is RG Bowen

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - This Golden Apple Award winner shows off his passion for teaching every day! In his second-grade classroom at Deer Point Elementary, RG Bowen creates an environment ...

Another Weekend Cold Front

FRIDAY & THIS WEEKEND: Skies remain mainly to mostly sunny for Friday and Saturday. Mornings turn chilly as we get started largely in the 40s Friday and Saturday. Temperatures gradually rebound to ...