Posted: 10:05 AM Its time for testing! The FCAT season is getting underway and the first exam, the FCAT 2.0 Writing is next Tuesday.

Posted: 10:12 AM Dieting is not easy. Sometimes, we need all of the help we can get from people, whether they're in the room, or online.

Posted: 9:58 AM This year's Red Snapper season may end up being the shortest ever. In April, a decision will be made on how long the season will be, but many in the fishing industry fear federal regulations will restrict the season to 27 days, or less.

Posted: 9:50 AM The Lucky Puppy Rescue in Bonifay is having their 4th Annual Spay Day event this Saturday at Pineapple Willy's restaurant on Panama City Beach.

Posted: 10:09 AM They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend! Valentine’s Day is a popular time to deliver those sparklers to your sweetheart. Jerome Gray from Reed’s Jewelers at Pier Park joined Donna to show us what to look for when picking the perfect diamond.

Posted: 10:04 AM Wednesday, a winner was chosen and the flowers, jewelry, gift cards and more were delivered to our winner in Callaway.

Updated: 9:01 AM This week's Golden Apple award winner teaches kindergarten at Cherry Street Elementary School in the Cove. Mrs. Kimberly Nix was nominated by a parent who says she is an excellent communicator, keeping parents up to date on everything they need to know to help their child succeed.

Posted: 1:51 PM Sometimes after a heart attack, people worry about exercise, thinking too much can cause more problems.

Updated: 1:46 PM Bay County Sheriff's officials are getting ready for spring break 2013.

Posted: 10:35 AM As many as 1 million people will be partying in the streets of New Orleans as the Mardi Gras revelry hits it's peak Tuesday.

Posted: 10:31 AM Tax time is here. It is the time to gather the necessary paperwork and get you financial house in order.

Updated: 2:08 PM Monday on NewsChannel 7 at Noon, Newschannel 7's Donna Bell interviews Wayne and Billy Rader.

Updated: 12:41 PM The Department of Defense is funding a project to reduce energy use at bases that are temporarily set up overseas in places like Iraq and Afghanistan. Much of the research is being done right here in Bay County.

Updated: 10:39 AM The Mardi Gras celebration at Pier Park kicks off Friday and we are getting in the spirit with a classic Louisiana dish.

Updated: 10:36 AM This week's Golden Apple Award winner teaches 9th and 11th grade English at Cottondale High School. You could say Mrs. Brock is something of a teaching legend. Having taught at both the elementary and high school levels, some of her former students are now teaching alongside her.

Posted: 9:52 AM Northwest Florida is home to some incredibly beautiful houses.

Posted: 9:43 AM A group of local high school cheerleaders has a shot at bringing home a national title.

Posted: 10:10 AM Florida Schools are in the midst of switching to newer, tougher education standards adopted by 45 states and the District of Columbia.

Posted: 9:55 AM The financial experts say the sooner a child learns about value of money and how to save it, the better.

Posted: 10:06 AM Braiding isn’t just for fun, it’s for charity.

Posted: 9:55 AM The Pyramid School of Panama City is a school of visual and performing arts for adults with developmental disabilities.

Updated: 10:27 AM Friday marks the 10th anniversary of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign, a day where you're encouraged to wear red to show your support for women's heart health.

Updated: 11:33 AM Superbowl 47 is just about here and while many people are looking forward to the game, lots of us are also getting excited about the food.

Updated: 8:47 AM The hostage stand-off in Dale County, Alabama is now into its third day. A former truck driver is holding a soon to be 6-year old boy in a homemade underground storm shelter. Authorities believe the boy has not been harmed, but are still feeling the urgency of resolving the situation.

Updated: 10:05 AM This week's Golden Apple Award winner teaches Exceptional Student Education for grades K-4th at Bonifay Elementary School. The parents who nominated Amber Dunn say she has been nothing short of a miracle worker in the life of their autistic son.