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"Let people live their lives."
Governor DeSantis made a guest appearance at Gulf Coast Jam Sunday night with a message to other states about reopening.
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CHECK THIS OUT! The line is already starting to form as locals and visitors to Panama City Beach await President Trump's arrival Wednesday afternoon.
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The Red Bar, a popular Grayton Beach restaurant, burns to the ground. Witnesses say they heard explosions. We have a reporter on scene.
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Check out this picture of a waterspout that came on shore in Fort Walton Beach a little while ago from viewer, Cory Carlson.
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Local Home Depot associates are volunteering their expertise to help LA flood victims begin to rebuild their life
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Still a very active situation near 23rd Street and Beck Avenue and Panama City. Witnesses reported 50-100+ shots fired. At least one injury reported. Avoid the area. Tune into NewsChannel 7 for live coverage. We have reporters on scene.
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GET OUT NOW! Bay County officials say if you are south of Highway 231 on the east side of Transmitter Road, you need to evacuate. A fast-moving wildfire is going north, now burning more than 100 acres.
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Traffic was backed up on the Hathaway Bridge this afternoon as people arrived for Memorial Day weekend. Check out this photo from Steve at Marina Landing.
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TALK ABOUT GOOD DOGS! The boy who went missing in Ponce De Leon was found safe with his two family dogs by his side ♥.
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HURRICANE MICHAEL SIX-MONTH UPDATE: According to Bay County Manager, Bob Majka,17 million cubic yards of debris have been removed to date in Bay County. FEMA says this is the largest debris removal in U.S. history for any disaster.
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Reality TV stars stepped into the reality of Panama City since Hurricane Michael ripped through the Panhandle.
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"He chased after God with a heart that a lot of us wish to have and I still hope that one day I can have the faith that Riley did," Gause said.
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SHAQ AT THE SCENE: NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal witnessed a crash on Interstate 75 in Alachua County, Florida, and he stopped to check on the driver, staying with her until deputies arrived!
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Secret Service is looking for the person a drone flying over the Donald Trump rally in Panama City Beach.
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BREAKING: An F-22 from Eglin Air Force Base crashed in Okaloosa County, but the pilot was able to eject safely. More details to come.
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Here’s something you don’t see everyday! Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford and Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis making a bed for a family who’s receiving a hand-built bunk bed today from Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
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Flags will be flown at half-staff for 24 hours from 5 p.m. Thursday to 5 p.m. Friday “because it’s always five o’clock somewhere,” the governor said.
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BREAKING: AT&T has announced it is waiving voice and data overage fees for its customers dating back to March 13. The company also said it will not terminate wireless, home or broadband residential customer or small business who cannot pay their bill due to COVID-19 disruptions.
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On-base personnel have been allowed on base the past four days to return to their homes, evaluate the damage, and get some of their belongings.
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We are cooperating with law enforcement who have asked us not to show officers in action during this active shooter situation so we do not give any information inadvertently to the suspect.
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BREAKING: No school Thursday or Friday in Bay County due to Tropical Storm Hermine.
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A popular Mexico Beach icon is returning to its former glory. The El Governor Motel is under reconstruction.
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CHECK THIS OUT: A manatee was filmed swimming near the coast on Mexico Beach!
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Donald Trump takes the stage in Panama City Beach. Says 11,000 at rally with 10,000 outside waiting.
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Wow😲! Check out this monster waterspout spotted in Destin around 6am this morning by Paul Nickens.
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BREAKING: Donald Trump coming to Panama City Beach for a campaign rally on Tuesday Oct. 11th. Details:
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Trial for accused Pier Park jewelry store robber, accomplices delayed until July. (READ)
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Florida Highway Patrol is checking vehicles on I-10 near the Alabama state line. People coming from New Orleans and parts of Louisiana now have to quarantine for two weeks if they are coming to Florida, per Gov. DeSantis' Executive Order.
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BEACHES REOPENED: Bay County Commissioners have voted on a "transitional" reopening of beaches in unincorporated parts of the county. Beaches will be open from 6-9 a.m. and 5-8 p.m. effective 6 a.m. Friday.
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Check out this meteor from a few minutes ago as it o passed by Santa Rosa Beach. Courtesy: Phn
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Memorial service for longtime Mosley High School teacher Ray Wishart is Friday in the Mosley High School gym.
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Do you agree? President Donald Trump says people who burn the American flag should go to jail for one year.
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Power outage update as of Noon October 16, 2018:
Bay— 44% on, 56% out
Calhoun— 2% on, 98% out
Franklin— 23% on, 77 % out
Gulf— 13% on, 87 % out
Holmes— 79% on, 21% out
Jackson— 17% on, 83% out
Liberty— 29% on, 71% out
Walton— 100% on
Washington— 64% on, 36% off
#HurricaneMichael
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Some of our own local deputies are taking part in the "hot cop" craze. What do you think of the Walton County deputies!?
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Starting Tuesday, March 17, the Dollar General Corporation announced its first hour of operations, at each of its store locations, will be dedicated to its senior customers.
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BREAKING: Panama City Beach city leader just passed an ordinance that requires employees AND CUSTOMERS to wear masks while inside businesses. This goes into effect Monday at 5 p.m.
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Chris Nikic will go down as a legend in IRONMAN history. He became the first person with Down syndrome to complete the full race.
2.4 mile swim
112 mile bike ride
26.2 mile run
What an inspiration to us all. Congrats Chris!
PC: IRONMAN Florida
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JUST IN: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Brad Paisley, and Luke Bryan will headline this year's Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam on September 4-6 at Frank Brown Park.
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CRAB ISLAND PACKED:
An Executive Order from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission states recreational vessels can have no more than 10 people on board and must stay at least 50 feet apart.
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Prayer service for longtime Mosley High School teacher Ray Wishart about to start at Mosley.
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"Honestly Jad makes my day every single day and puts a smile across my face so I just think it was time to make his."
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Governor Ron DeSantis made an appearance at Pepsi's Gulf Coast Jam tonight. Brooks & Dunn is set to take the stage later this evening. Gulf Coast Jam officials said there are around 25,000 people in attendance.
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UPDATE: Memorial service for Ray Wishart Friday August 26th 5:30p-6:30p at Mosley High School in the gym.
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Check this out! A charter boat company in Destin says they saw Orcas swimming in the Gulf of Mexico near Destin on Tuesday.
For more information click here:
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From Panama City Police Department:
Students who live in the Beck Avenue and 23rd Street area and ride a school bus will NOT be bused home today due to the barricaded suspect situation. Parents will need to pick up their children from school.
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You're looking at the new 5A state volleyball champions! Congratulations Mosley High School and Coach Michelle Mask! Reactions and highlights at 5, 6, and 10 p.m.
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We know why Jonathan is smiling so big. He's been accepted to 27 colleges and universities, including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, MIT, Duke, RIce, Johns Hopkins, the University of Pennsylvania, and more! Hear from Jonathan Wednesday night on NewsChannel 7.
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While JJ says it was hard to leave his Vanderbilt family, even saying he shed a few tears on the way out, he's ready to start his new chapter down south.
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Good Thursday morning everyone! Today's sunrise is dedicated to Joe!
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Check out this video of about 20 manatees that were spotted along the beaches of Walton County today...
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Texas Roadhouse will be serving 2,000 hot meals at Ramsey's Piggly Wiggly in Blountstown Monday at 3 p.m.
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BREAKING: Reports of an alligator pulling a 2-year-old into the Seven Seas Lagoon at the Grand Floridian at Walt Disney World.
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BAY COUNTY BEACHES: Bay County Board of County Commissioners open the beaches without restrictions starting May 1.
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How do you sum up 42 years in a few words? Maybe, thank you will work? Thanks for the laughs. Thanks for the memories. Thank you for inspiring others. Thank you for just being you. Today we say, "See you later!" to WJHG's Paris Janos.
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BREAKING: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin Counties are allowed to reopen vacation short term rentals.
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BREAKING: Minnesota authorities: Police officer who knelt on George Floyd has been arrested.
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Panama City Beach police are responding to Sunrise Beach Resorts where a man reportedly jumped from the 14th floor with a parachute that didn't deploy. Officials say he did not survive.
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JUST IN FROM PUBLIX: Effective Aug. 2, Publix is requiring associates, regardless of their vaccination status, to wear face coverings over their noses and mouths while inside any Publix location, and we encourage all to do their part to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Bay District Schools has named Mosley High School's Greg Barron as Teacher of the Year. Details tonight at ten!
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Police are on the lookout for a human trafficking victim from Georgia that's been missing for over a year.
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BREAKING NEWS: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issues an executive order that all citizens ages 65 and older will take priority on receiving COVID-19 vaccines once they become available to the general population.
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BREAKING: The Panama City Beach City Council has voted to close all city beaches until March 26.
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BREAKING: Authorities report the suspect wanted in connection to a kidnapping, Teddy Reese Jones, has been located and in custody. The children are also reported safe at this time.
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SINK YOUR TEETH INTO THIS: This shark was spotted off St. George Island, less than 10 feet from the beach. Thanks to David Simmons for the video!
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President Trump promises to rebuild Tyndall Air Force Base and employ more people than before the storm at the base during his rally in Panama City Beach.
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IN GOD WE TRUST
Those words will be required in all public schools in Florida starting this school year. What do you think about the new law?
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Video sent in from viewer Heather Denaro shows what appears to be a waterspout offshore near Panama City Beach during Saturday morning's storms.
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On March 30, he posted a notice on the front doors of all of his buildings announcing, "Due to the recent pandemic of Coronavirus COVID-19 affecting all of us, please note I am waiving rent for the month for April."
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Our livestream from the Donald Trump rally is up & running @ . Huge crowd @ Aaron Bessant Park.
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Bay alum Janarius Robinson set for graduation tonight, hear from
@JanariusD1
tonight at 5 and 6 as he talks about what this means to him and his family!
@FSUFootball
@Seminoles
@fsupc
@bhstornadoes
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Four arrested in home invasion that was revenge for buying drugs with fake money according to
@BayCountySO
. Details:
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Cursive is coming back in Ohio schools. Do you think it should in Florida schools?
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Bay County officials say a fast-moving wildfire is forcing evacuations of more than 250 homes in the neighborhoods of Brentwood and Avondale Estates in Springfield city limits. NewsChannel 7’s
@DaniTravisTV
is on the scene and working to get the most recent updates.
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The new Chick-fil-A, located on Highway 77 and 23rd Street, is now open!!! Who's excited!!!?
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BREAKING: Panama City Beach has been served a federal subpoena asking for documents between the city and contractors.
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GOOD NEWS: Krispy Kreme Donuts is officially back open on 23rd Street in Panama City! The shop has been closed since Hurricane Michael.
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Panama City Beach has found itself yet again topping the list of a national award.
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Per Bay District Schools Twitter...Schools will be closed Wed. due to the threat of severe weather. Maintenance/Admin will open at 9 am.
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BREAKING: Governor DeSantis just announced schools, K-12, will be closed for the rest of the school year.
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Congratulations... Now, get ready for Spring-like weather! Go to for the forecast anytime.
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Announced at a press conference this morning, 75 illegal guns were confiscated by law enforcement over the weekend in Panama City Beach.
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"This young boy was right there. He picked me up, and I said, 'I can walk,'” Ritchie said. “And he said, ‘We're getting out of here.'"
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CHECK THIS OUT: A pool-nado was caught o camera at the Shores of Panama's pool this afternoon!
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Governor Rick Scott has closed all public schools in the state of Florida. Read his statement here.
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BEACHES OPEN: The Panama City Beach City Council just voted to open up the beaches from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. beginning tomorrow.
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The family said a puppy got startled by a passing train and it stepped on a gun, shooting a woman.
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