Jamilka Gibson

Friday afternoon Tyndall Academy held a Back to School Bash.

Gulf World Marine Institute employees explain what to do if you encounter stranded marine life.

Bay County Sheriff’s Office utilizes all possible resources to locate missing persons including K-9 tracking and camera registry systems

Bay County Sheriff’s Office continues to prioritize safety ahead of the first day of school for Bay County students.

Mark McQueen was sworn in as Bay District Schools new superintendent during August 8 afternoon school board meeting

Approximately 1200 hundred new students are expected to hit Bay District Schools halls Thursday morning.

A new parcel delivery scam has slithered its way into Bay County, Lynn Haven officials try to get the word out.

Thursday afternoon Bay District Schools board members announced a nearly 701-million-dollar budget and 5.48 millage rate for this year.

A potential U.S. 98 to I-10 Corridor from Panama City was one of the items on the Bay County Transportation Planning Organization’s Agenda Wednesday.

Tyndall Air Force Base welcomes three new F-35A Lightning II Jets Tuesday.

As the Florida Panhandle prepares for Tuesday’s above average temperatures which could near 100 degrees, one Bay County resident is sharing her heat scare story, meanwhile officials get ready to open a new cooling center.

Board members react to news of Mark McQueen being appointed as Bay district schools superintendent.

The Panama City Quality of Life Department is working to refurbish Chapman Park in Panama City.

The city of Mexico beach kicked off its council meeting Tuesday night discussing FEMA funds, a bypass pump bid and the search for a city administrator.

First responders in Bay County respond to call after call Monday of distressed swimmers in the Gulf. One woman died after being pulled from the water.

In the midst of its revitalization Downtown Panama City continues to thrive with tons of events.

Tyndall Air Force Base is soaring to new heights. The base will soon welcome three squadrons F-35s and more than 2000 airmen.

Pete Edwards Football Field currently located on Mcelvey Road and Thomas Drive will be closing. It will be relocated to the Publix Sports Park as part of an agreement between Bay County and the City of Panama City Beach.

988 suicide and crisis lifeline celebrates one year anniversary of the creation of the hotline.

Bay County residents speak on plans if they won $900 million Powerball jackpot.

Pen Paint Pop Art Exhibit opens at the Panama City Center for The Arts.

Thursday evening Panama City Beach Councilmembers voted in favor of ordinance 1627 which deals with how business operates on the beach.

Bay District Schools works to hire more substitute teachers through potential partnership and incentives.

Bay County Commissioner Clair Pease has put together a pilot project creating signs to help raise awareness about the dangers of rip currents during double-red flag warnings with help from locals.

The Panama City Beach Police Department is on a hunt for dedicated dispatchers to join its Communications Division.

Hundreds of people gather at M.B Miller City Pier in Panama City Beach to celebrate Independence Day.

In Panama City Beach holidays normally bring in tons of traffic which for many local is an inconvenience. However, for local shops those large crowds are great for business.

After more than two years since City of Panama City Beach announced a partnership plan with local businesses to share the cost of lifeguards on the beach, collaboration numbers remain scarce.

Dozens of concerned citizens met Friday at the Centennial Building in Port St. Joe to discuss a proposed liquified natural gas export terminal.

More than 90 sheriffs have formed a coalition as a call to action for the federal government to do more when it comes to what Florida Governor Ron Desantis, who is leading the initiative calls the Biden Border Crisis.

More than 50 drug traffickers have been arrested in Operation Agua Azul, the largest drug bust in Jackson County history.

After meeting for nearly three hours the decision on whether Panama City’s fire assessment stays or goes is still in the air.

Officials make several rescues and issue citations following double red flags violations.

Members of the Panama City Beach Fire Rescue Beach Safety crackdown on beachgoers during double red flag warning.

Thursday afternoon a group took to the streets outside Panama City City Hall to voice their concerns surrounding a lack of representation and support of the minority community from the city.

Several residents are reacting after a recent uptick in bear sightings in Bay County.

Bay District Schools board members approve a number of summer improvement projects for campuses throughout the district.

As Duplin Winery works on putting the finishing touches on the 35,000 square foot complex which seats on about 70 acres, they have given News Channel 7 an inside look of what guests can expect.

Panama City Beach city leaders voted on how much money the city will spend to move utilities for construction of FDOT's Panama City Beach Parkway widening project from Nautilus Street to R. Jackson Blvd.

With inflation impacting the housing market across the country rebuilding a home after a natural disaster could prove costly with prices increasing.

Monday evening members and parents of Zilo Cheer and Dance Studio gathered at their practicing grounds located at 311 North Tyndall Parkway do discuss how the company can move forward following the arrest of former cheer coach Auzoiya “Johnea” Williams.

Opening day at Duplin Winery in Panama City Beach has been postponed.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office Deputy K9 Hannibal helps reunite a missing boy with his family.

United Way of Northwest Florida and Rebuild Bay County, Inc. are teaming up to support the efforts of United Way’s Volunteer of the Year, Henry Jiang, to help residents get prepared for the upcoming hurricane season.

The Bay County Skate Park at the Panama City Beach Publix Sports Complex is now open.

Bay County held a public meeting Thursday as part of phase three of the Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway Project. The meeting which is referred to as the Project Development and Environment Study took place at the Lyndell Conference Center in Panama City Beach where local residents had to chance to ask questions.

The Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway project is in motion. Bay County officials will be kicking off a public meeting Thursday as part of the Project Development and Environmental study.

ND1 Johnston Davis has been named Navy Diver of the Year by the Carl Brashear Foundation.

Hot car crimes are on the rise and with the hot summer months rolling in leaving a child in a car could result in fatal heat strokes.

Changes are coming to the Y intersection on Front Beach Road. Starting Thursday drivers in Panama City Beach will have a new traffic pattern. Southbound traffic on Arnold Road is being shifted to the new pavement as work begins on the other side of the roadway. The roundabout in that area located at 79 and Front Beach where the 'Y' currently exists will also be fully functional.