Posted: 10:57 PM Gulf Coast State College is allowing a sneak preview of the new ATC building, set to open its doors to students in August.

Posted: 6:30 PM Memorial Day weekend is the start of the traditional summer tourism season. Bay County and Panama City Beach officials are preparing to inform visitors about some adjustments to the Leave No Trace ordinance.

Updated: 5:46 PM Some homeowners are upset about the new Pier Park North shopping development off Back Beach Road. They said they were promised nothing would ever be built in that area.

Updated: 5:46 PM The state has just passed a new law banning police from using drones to collect evidence or launch attacks on civilians, except under extreme circumstances, but that doesn't mean you won't see drones buzzing overhead.

Updated: 5:48 PM Walton County will soon be the home of a new luxury hotel. Construction of the pearl hotel and restaurant in Rosemary Beach is nearly complete.

Updated: 8:20 PM A Panama City man died in a boating accident today in Gulf County.

Updated: 8:26 PM Agents from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement have arrested a Panama City, for 20 counts of possession of child pornography.

Updated: 6:23 PM The Jackson County school board has been considering making the switch to district wide school uniforms for middle school and high school students. Officials have drafted several proposals over the past month and will make a final decision by way of a vote during Tuesday's board meeting.

Posted: 3:13 PM Governor Rick Scott Monday signed the new state budget into law. It provides for pay raises for teachers, law enforcement and state workers. This is the first time in six years there was extra money, but Scott also axed hundreds of millions in pet projects.

Posted: 3:07 PM The winner of the largest Powerball Jackpot in U-S history is right here in the Sunshine State. While everyone anxiously awaits for that person or group to step forward, the Powerball host talks about what the experience was like leading up to the announcement this weekend.

Updated: 8:22 PM There is currently a prescribed burn in the Port St. Joe area of Gulf County. The fire is approximately 430 acres in size. Motorist may encounter smoke throughout the night in the area of US 98 and surrounding county roadways in the Port St. Joe area.

Updated: 1:46 PM Prosecutors say Nicole Allen hit her fiancé’s 2-year-old boy, causing a skull fracture and brain injuries that resulted in his death.

Updated: 6:24 PM The biggest of the cuts, $14 million for a new STEM building at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City.

Updated: 3:49 PM State Troopers have released the name of the motorcyclist killed early Sunday morning in an accident in Panama City Beach.

Updated: 8:53 AM One man is heading to jail facing reckless driving charges after running his truck into a utility pole early Sunday evening.

Updated: 8:32 AM This weekend ushers in the beginning of national boat safety week.

Updated: 8:51 AM Four people are in the hospital after an accident late Saturday night.

Updated: 10:34 AM The family of Megan Pettis, murdered in March by her alleged boyfriend, is honoring her memory by giving back to the community in the form of a scholarship.

Posted: 10:29 AM A defective tire caused a Saturday night crash that killed an area man.

Updated: 9:57 AM The Relay for Life in Panama City Beach raised more than 70 thousand dollars for the American Cancer Society.

Posted: 9:56 AM Sue Mullen, Data Entry Manager at Breakfast Point Academy, wins the Support Person of the Year award for the State of Florida.

Updated: 10:28 AM The single winner of the recrod $590 million Powerball was sold at a Publix in Zephyrhills.

Updated: 7:33 AM Several blood drives have been taking place in Callaway this week.

Updated: 10:59 PM More than two hundred people celebrated Armed Forces Day by raising money for disabled veterans. Hearts for Military Heroes invited veterans, families, and friends to their 5K this morning at Frank Brown park.

Updated: 3:50 PM NewsChannel 7's Adam Klotz "might" be jealous of a famous pig named "Chris P. Bacon" that has more than 52,000 Facebook fans.