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Morning Extra: Top stories from Friday July 5
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - On the Friday July 5 edition of ‘Morning Extra’ on WJHG’s website, morning anchor Mel Zosh discussed the latest on Hurricane Beryl, local news and national news. Highlights on NewsChannel 7 Today from Thursday and Friday:. On Thursday, we featured a...
Local motel being featured on Motel Rescue tv show
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A local Panama City Beach motel will be featured in one of the latest episodes of Motel Rescue. The television show aims to help struggling motel owners across America who need help getting back on track. The Monterey Motel located on Thomas Drive was one...
Fire forces closure of Hook’d Pier Bar & Grill
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A beloved Panama City Beach restaurant has been forced to shut down following a fire early Wednesday morning. The fire at Hook’d Pier Bar & Grill broke out after a reported gas smell, leading to significant damage. Ray Morgan, Fire Chief for Panama...
Shipwreck Island welcomes new General Manager Jessi O’Daniel
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Jessi O’Daniel, the new general manager of Shipwreck Island Water Park in Panama City Beach, may be new to the Panhandle, but she is no stranger to water parks. O’Daniel began her career in the industry while in college in Louisville, Kentucky. “I...
Ronaldo the Loggerhead Turtle rescued once again by Gulf World Marine Institute
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Gulf World Marine Institute has rescued a sea turtle that has been a patient there once before. Ronaldo is a loggerhead turtle. Gulf World first saw Ronaldo in August 2022 after a Fisherman hooked him at the Russell-Fields City Pier in Panama City Beach. The turtle was treated, tagged, and […]
Foodie Friday: making new meals out of July 4th leftovers
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The July 4th holiday is behind us, but if you have plenty of leftovers, we have some ideas of how you can make them into new meals!. Glenn and Jennifer Huggins with Little’s Lunches joined us on Friday to show how to make some delicious meals from leftovers including: roasted corn, a watermelon and cucumber mint salad and tacos.
PCB Fire Rescue beach officials prioritizing education about rip currents ahead of holiday weekend
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WTVY) - Beach Safety officials are emphasizing rip current dangers as potentially record crowds visit the coast this weekend. In less than a week, six deaths were reported near Bay County beaches last month. Panama City Beach Fire Rescue’s beach safety director Daryl Paul said they...
Today’s Tunes: 4th of July music with Jack and Gin
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Musical duo Jack and Gin, join us for a very special Today’s Tunes! They performed three original songs, including a new one that was just released in honor of July 4th!. The Jack and Gin duo, Sandy MarLisa and Eli Ingram, also perform locally...
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