59+ min ago (126+ words) PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday to celebrate the completion of the downtown Streetscapes project that transformed the city's core area over nearly three years. The Panama City Streetscapes Project began in February 2022 near the Panama City Marina. The second and final phase was opened on Saturday. The entire project cost around $15 million, according to Panama City's city manager. Funding was provided by the infrastructure surtax fund for the city of Panama City, as well as a grant from the Florida Department of Commerce. The project included replacing all of the infrastructure under the roads, according to Panama City officials. Officials aimed to complete the project ahead of the holiday season for downtown businesses....

3+ day, 9+ hour ago (335+ words) TONIGHT: Partly clear skies with a spotty light shower near the coast possible but not very likely you catch it at a 10% chance. More dense fog is possible to return overnight and into early Saturday ... PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Friday afternoon everyone! We're tracking a little rain chance ahead in the forecast. TODAY: Another foggy start gives way to a mostly to partly sunny afternoon with more warmth and humidity. Highs today reach up to near 80" across the Panhandle with only the beaches coming up short in the upper 70s. SATURDAY: A weak cold front moves into NWFL on Saturday bringing a quick 30 minute passing shower. There's a slightly better chance you catch it in the morning, especially for the coast. Another afternoon round of a quick light shower may pop up around I-10, but would be more stray in…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago (277+ words) BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Ascension Sacred Heart Bay has introduced new robotic technology to help diagnose and treat lung nodules as Bay County faces an increased rate of advanced lung cancer patients compared to the state average. The hospital's new Ion robot allows doctors to detect smaller lung nodules and perform biopsies with a minimally invasive procedure. "We have new technology it's a robotic it's called ion and what it allows us to do is use a cat scan or a picture of the patients lungs and we can use that to create a road map kind of like a GPS navigation directly to the target and the nodule that we are concerned about," said Dr. Megan Benedict, doctor of osteopathy. The Ion robot uses a tiny catheter that goes into a patient's lung cavity to detect nodules and…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago (75+ words) Ascension sacred Heart Bay tells us Bay County is facing an increased rate of advanced lung cancer patients compared to the state average. New technology helps detect lung cancer Freeport girl's basketball team gets win at Arnold Thursday Gulf Coast gets quarterfinal win at JUCO National Tournament Calhoun Liberty Hospital is settling into its new state-of-the-art facility "It's tragic: Charter captains speak about the worst red tide they've ever seen...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago (111+ words) December 13, 7:00 p.m. Holiday by the Bay (with The Panama City Symphony Adult and Children's Chorus and Bay Area Choral Society) To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops, follow WJHG ... NewsChannel 7 Today was joined by Music Director, Maestro Sergey Bogza from the Panama City Symphony, to talk about their upcoming shows. - November 29, 6:00 p.m. Beach Home for the Holidays (with The Panama City Ballet) - December 13, 7:00 p.m. Holiday by the Bay (with The Panama City Symphony Adult and Children's Chorus and Bay Area Choral Society) - December 26, City Hall, piano accompaniment with tenor...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago (201+ words) PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Wednesday evening everyone! TONIGHT: Temperatures overnight won't drop nearly as low with mid to upper 50s with clear skies. But fog is likely to be an issue once ... First Alert: Very warm days continue with a small weekend rain chance PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Good Wednesday evening everyone! TOMORROW: Thursday will see full sunshine with afternoon highs mainly in the low 80s with a bit of muggy feel. LOOKING AHEAD: Friday will be a copy of Thursday with full sunshine and overnight lows in the mid to upper 50s with highs in the low 80s. Saturday and Sunday will keep the same trend with plenty of sun and highs near 80, but a few scattered showers will be possible. Not everyone will cash in on a shower and for the ones who do, it'll be light and brief…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago (392+ words) Southerly winds continue to return moisture from the Gulf leading toward more cloud cover by the late week forecast and a weak rain chance. PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Good Wednesday afternoon everyone! It's another beautiful day despite a little haze or smoke around PCB from a permitted controlled burn yesterday afternoon in the Breakfast Point area. Air quality in Panama City Beach is at a "Moderate" level for pollutants with an AQI of 52. Tomorrow's air quality comes back down to the "Good" level. TODAY: Mainly sunny skies for most as some high thin cirrus clouds pass through. Those mentioned above in PCB or around Bay County may have a little haze. Winds are light out of the southwest today, continuing to bring back a little more humidity. We'll remain largely tolerable with humidity today, but slightly sticky days for…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago (461+ words) PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Coach Tisa and his team, coming off this 41-3 win over Freeport in round one, are now preparing for a game against Catholic Friday night, on the road at Catholic's field ... PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Coach Tisa and his team, coming off this 41-3 win over Freeport in round one, are now preparing for a game against Catholic Friday night, on the road at Catholic's field. The Seahawks traveling with an 8-3 mark, the Crusaders go into that one at 10-1, coming off their 48-0 playoff win last week over Bozeman. Also among the ten wins for Catholic this season, a 24-13 win over South Walton on October 24th, giving Catholic their district title. So Friday a rematch of that game, one coach Tisa and his guys are confident then can turn around this time! "We know we can play with…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago (56+ words) The changes to the fees will begin in February of 2026. After hearing from students, parents, and staff, BDS is considering changes such as allowing multi-colored jackets, and adding black as a ... New boat ramp to be built in Highpoint Park Mosley beats FWB in season opener, Alex Steen helps lead FSU to third win...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago (86+ words) PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Roberts Hall in Lynn Haven is hosting musical acts Corey Hall and The Misplaced Ramblers along with special guest Rachel Hillman on November 22. Doors open at 6:00 P.M. Show starts at 7:00 P.M. Roberts Hall is located at 831 Florida Ave, Lynn Haven, FL. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at eventbrite.com. Tim Parrish says, you can receive a discount for entry by bringing a canned goods donation with you to the show....