Jamilka Gibson
Reporter
Panama City, FL
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Jamilka graduated from Florida International University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. She interned for FIU’s “South Florida Media Network” and “Newsbreak” morning show. She recently worked as a writer at WSVN in Miami. During her spare time, Jamilka loves to dance, watch reality TV, and is ready to find some great restaurants as she settles into PCB.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 9:35 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
Friday afternoon Tyndall Academy held a Back to School Bash.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 9:12 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
Gulf World Marine Institute employees explain what to do if you encounter stranded marine life.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
Bay County Sheriff’s Office utilizes all possible resources to locate missing persons including K-9 tracking and camera registry systems
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 10:39 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
Bay County Sheriff’s Office continues to prioritize safety ahead of the first day of school for Bay County students.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 9:40 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
Mark McQueen was sworn in as Bay District Schools new superintendent during August 8 afternoon school board meeting
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 10:46 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
Approximately 1200 hundred new students are expected to hit Bay District Schools halls Thursday morning.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 10:45 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
A new parcel delivery scam has slithered its way into Bay County, Lynn Haven officials try to get the word out.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 10:18 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
Thursday afternoon Bay District Schools board members announced a nearly 701-million-dollar budget and 5.48 millage rate for this year.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 10:59 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
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.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 10:56 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
Tyndall Air Force Base welcomes three new F-35A Lightning II Jets Tuesday.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 10:52 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
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.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
Board members react to news of Mark McQueen being appointed as Bay district schools superintendent.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 10:39 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
The Panama City Quality of Life Department is working to refurbish Chapman Park in Panama City.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 7:44 AM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
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.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 11:38 PM CDT
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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.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 10:42 PM CDT
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In the midst of its revitalization Downtown Panama City continues to thrive with tons of events.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 10:49 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
Tyndall Air Force Base is soaring to new heights. The base will soon welcome three squadrons F-35s and more than 2000 airmen.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 10:44 PM CDT
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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.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 10:53 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
988 suicide and crisis lifeline celebrates one year anniversary of the creation of the hotline.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 10:49 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
Bay County residents speak on plans if they won $900 million Powerball jackpot.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 10:41 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
Pen Paint Pop Art Exhibit opens at the Panama City Center for The Arts.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2023 at 10:42 PM CDT
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Thursday evening Panama City Beach Councilmembers voted in favor of ordinance 1627 which deals with how business operates on the beach.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
Bay District Schools works to hire more substitute teachers through potential partnership and incentives.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 10:57 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
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.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 12:40 AM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
The Panama City Beach Police Department is on a hunt for dedicated dispatchers to join its Communications Division.
Updated: Jul. 4, 2023 at 10:53 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
Hundreds of people gather at M.B Miller City Pier in Panama City Beach to celebrate Independence Day.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2023 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
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.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2023 at 10:55 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
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.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2023 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
Dozens of concerned citizens met Friday at the Centennial Building in Port St. Joe to discuss a proposed liquified natural gas export terminal.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 10:46 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
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.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2023 at 10:52 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
More than 50 drug traffickers have been arrested in Operation Agua Azul, the largest drug bust in Jackson County history.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 10:59 PM CDT
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After meeting for nearly three hours the decision on whether Panama City’s fire assessment stays or goes is still in the air.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 9:42 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
Officials make several rescues and issue citations following double red flags violations.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2023 at 10:37 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
Members of the Panama City Beach Fire Rescue Beach Safety crackdown on beachgoers during double red flag warning.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2023 at 10:56 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
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.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2023 at 10:49 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
Several residents are reacting after a recent uptick in bear sightings in Bay County.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2023 at 9:26 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
Bay District Schools board members approve a number of summer improvement projects for campuses throughout the district.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 10:41 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
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.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 10:37 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
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.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 10:40 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
With inflation impacting the housing market across the country rebuilding a home after a natural disaster could prove costly with prices increasing.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 10:49 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
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.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 9:37 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
Opening day at Duplin Winery in Panama City Beach has been postponed.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 11:18 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
Washington County Sheriff’s Office Deputy K9 Hannibal helps reunite a missing boy with his family.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 10:45 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
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.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:38 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
The Bay County Skate Park at the Panama City Beach Publix Sports Complex is now open.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:38 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
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.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 10:48 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
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.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 10:39 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
ND1 Johnston Davis has been named Navy Diver of the Year by the Carl Brashear Foundation.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 7:54 AM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
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.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 10:51 PM CDT
|By Jamilka Gibson
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.