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Florida man arrested for Jan. 6 riot, latest of over 120 insurrection arrests in state
Another Florida man has been arrested in connection with the Jan 6. insurrection at the U.S. Capitol in 2021, one of at least 127 Floridians out of nearly 1,500 people charged across the U.S., according to USA TODAY data. Garth Nathaniel Walton, 32, has been charged with felony offenses of...
Panhandle man arrested for making threats against President Joe Biden
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Panhandle man is facing charges for making threats against President Joe Biden. On Monday, 39-year-old Jason Patrick Alday of Quincy, Florida was arrested on a federal criminal complaint by the U.S Marshals Service Task Force and the U.S Secret Service. According to a news release, the criminal complaint alleges […]
AtWork Opens First Location in Florida Panhandle
July 18, 2024 // Franchising.com // PANAMA CITY, Fla. - AtWork® has opened its newest location at 2101 Northside Drive, Suite 201 in Panama City, Florida near Northside Elementary School. AtWork Panama City is locally owned by Ashley Russell, MBA, a Georgia native who recently relocated to Panama City...
Boy Scout Pack 382 to hold flag retirement ceremony
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A local Boy Scout troop is holding a flag retirement ceremony on Saturday. Scout Pack 382 and American Legion Post 392 received several torn and tattered flags in need of proper disposal. Flags are retired when they’re no longer suitable for display. They are supposed to be burned in a […]
Programs at FSU Panama City are set to expand
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Florida State University at Panama City is expanding some of its programs to new heights. One of those is the Advancing Science and Career Education in New Technologies program, also known as the ASCENT Program. “The Premise behind it is to earn creative pipeline and...
Something Good: Aspiring meteorologist visits WCTV studio
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - No it’s not a new first alert weather team member, though give it a few years, and who knows?. Our something good today is a visit from an aspiring mini meteorologist, Lucas!. More good news:. He is aiming high, with goals to attend Georgia Tech...
Previewing the Opponents: FSU opens October by welcoming Clemson to Doak Campbell Stadium
Florida State will open October by hosting Clemson at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla. The game between the Seminoles and Tigers tends to hold a great deal of significance in the race to win the Atlantic Coast Conference. Here is a preview of the Tigers with the start of the 2024 season less than six weeks away:
Bay District Schools: School Supplies
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - School supplies and so much more!. Wednesday, on Newschannel7 at 4 p.m., Bay District Schools stopped by to share what every parent needs to know about school supplies ahead of the upcoming school year. In addition, BDS’ Sharon Michalik, told us the importance of parents...
Newcomer interviews: Summer enrollees reflect on their journey to Tallahassee
Manasse Itete didn’t expect to be playing football, much less living in Tallahassee. Itete, born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, moved to the United States (California) at the beginning of high school. Initially, he thought basketball would be his calling. “I (have) been in the States for five...
Chipola starting with clean slate under first-year head coach
MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) — The Chipola Women’s basketball program has started a new chapter under Mitch Roll. Rolls was introduced by Chipola athletic director, Jeff Johnson in May. Before Chipola, Rolls was at Iowa Western Community College for one season. In that year, he led the Reivers to a 33-4 season, a national tournament appearance, […]
‘A putrid smell’: WCTV investigation reveals new details on dozens of charges stacked against animal rescue owners
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - For many pets, an animal rescue can be a place filled with uncertainty. Some dogs live in perilous conditions, and some finally find freedom. But for others, the fight continues. WCTV has extensively covered two high-profile animal neglect cases involving more than 100 dogs and spanning...
Stay Safe on the Water: FWC Encourages Awareness and Divers-Down Flag Compliance
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) urges boaters and divers to prioritize safety this summer in and around Sebastian. Maintaining a watchful eye for your surroundings (360-degree awareness) and following all divers-down flag regulations are key to a worry-free experience. Divers and dive vessels rely on readily identifiable...
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