Allison Baker
Executive Producer, Anchor
Panama City, FL
Allison Baker works at WJHG/WECP as the Executive Producer and the 4 p.m. anchor. She started at NewsChannel 7 as a multi-media journalist, in June of 2021.
Allison is a Kentucky native who grew up in the horse capital of the world. She is trading in scenic drives through the horse farms for the sunny beaches in Panama City. Allison graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism.
After graduation, she worked as a multi-media journalist for two years at WBKO in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Feel free to share your story ideas with her by emailing allison.baker@wjhg.com and say hi if you see her out on the beach.
Family members and legal representatives spoke out Thursday about the shooting that took the life of 23-year-old U.S. Airman Roger Fortson. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office also discussed their side in a press conference on Thursday.
A financial expert explains how parents can encourage their kids to work this summer while learning valuable life skills.
Southern Sky Aviation at ECP is officially open for business. The company celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday.
The countdown is on for the Total Solar Eclipse that will take place on Monday for parts of the United States.
The two-day event is kicking off on Friday, April 5th, and runs through April 6th at Aaron Bessant Park, in PCB.
Panama City Comedy has 10 shows on the books for April.
The non-profit is transforming its location at 560 Grand Boulevard, Suite 200 in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin to a 19th-century Parisian cabaret, courtesy of décor sponsor, Clay 30A.
NewsChannel 7 got the chance to sit down with both candidates to discuss issues that matter to the local community.
NewsChannel 7's Allison Baker sat down with FPL’s Laura Blair to learn about FPL’s Rebates and IRA Tax Credits.
This Easter-themed event is unique because it is for adults only, meaning you must be 18 or older to participate in the games.
The event will take place on March 23rd at Post 356 at 400 Aberdeen Parkway in Panama City. The festivities will start at 1 p.m. and wrap up around 5 p.m.
The GFWC Woman’s Club of Panama City is hosting a dinner variety show on April 6th. The Borrowed from Broadway show will feature several local acts singing along to classic Broadway tunes.
The party kicks off on Saturday, March 16th, and continues through St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17th.
Gulf Coast offers two Associate in Science degrees, Culinary Management and Hospitality and Tourism Management. The college also offers two certificate programs, the Chef’s Apprentice Certificate, and the Culinary Arts Certificate. Both of the certificate programs can be applied to the AS degrees according to GCSC.
NewsChannel 7′s Allison Baker sat down with FPL’s Laura Blair to learn how you can keep you can monitor your energy usage with your smart device.
Floriopolis has teamed up with the Panama City Garden Club to create a Secret Garden Art Installation at the Oakland Terrace Community Center. The exhibit will be open to the public from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. From March 13th through the 15th, admission is free.
INV Performing Arts presents Legally Blonde: The Musical Jr. on Friday, March 8th at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 9th at 1:00 p.m.
The Duck Derby is a fundraising event where rubber ducks will be “racing” across Lake Alice.
St. Andrews Baptist Church has canceled its 2024 Passion Play, it was scheduled to take place from March 14th through the 16th at the Barbara W. Nelson Fine Arts Center at Bay High School.
St. Andrews Bay Quilter’s Guild is hosting its annual quilt show on March 15th and 16th. The event will be held at the Central Panhandle Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, admission is $10.00.
La Luna Children’s Boutique is hosting its second annual Spring Fashion Show on Saturday, March 9th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Lucky Puppy Rescue is hosting its annual Spay-ghetti With No Balls Luncheon on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Panama City Beach.
The Junior League of Panama City is hosting its spring fundraiser rain or shine on Saturday.
2-1-1 Northwest Florida serves Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Washington counties in Florida.
The Annual Panama City Beach Scottish Festival is set to take place this Saturday, March 2nd at Frank Brown Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Gfaith’s co-founder tells NewsChannel 7 that they are focused on reducing veteran suicides in the community and around the country. 70% of the net profits from the shirt sales will go towards that mission.
The 8th Annual Shriners Rodeo is set to take place next weekend in Youngstown.
The festival will be taking place on Saturday, February 24th and those attending will get to enjoy unlimited samples of both gumbo and bloody marys.
It is a tale as old as time, INV Performing Arts will be debuting the production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. on Friday and Saturday in Panama City Beach.
Panama City’s Black History Month Festival is set to take place at the A.D. Harris Learning Village this weekend.
NewsChannel 7′s Allison Bakerspoke with FPL’s Laura Blair to learn about FPL’s House of Savings and Care to Share program.
Alcatraz: The Last Escape dives into the famous story of the three inmates, John Anglin, Clarence Anglin, and Frank Morris escaping from the Alcatraz prison in 1962.
The Gulf Coast All-Hazards Expo will be taking place this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Port St. Joe High School.
The Art festival will be held on Saturday, February 17, at Chipley’s Shivers Park from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The groundbreaking for the MLK Rec Center will begin at 4 p.m. at 705 E. 14th Court and will feature speakers from the city along with the construction group helping to build the recreation center.
This week is a time to prepare and know what you need to fix around your home before a storm hits.
Members working with the Red Cross stopped by the studio to talk about the ‘Sound the Alarm, Save a Life’ campaign.
The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is holding a Community Day on Saturday, February 10 at 11 a.m. at its North End Crime Prevention Office at 15935 Hwy. 231 in Fountain.
You can support your team and local businesses in Bay County for the big game on Sunday. Lickin Chicken in Panama City stopped by NewsChannel 7 to talk about the wings they will have available.
The City of Lynn Haven is celebrating Black History Month the entire month of February by hosting numerous events.
Astro Bites is a local small business in Bay County. They will be attending the second annual Love is Brewing Bash at the Drip. The event will start at 9 a.m. and wrap up around noon. There will be several other local vendors attending as well.
The Mardi Gras Sip n' Shop will be taking place at Save the Closet in Panama City Beach this Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
In an interview with NewsChannel 7, Patronis said there are reports that federal agencies are asking financial institutions to search and flag Americans transactions.
Mawmaws’s Little Miracles, a local small business has opened their pre-orders for Valentine’s Day.
NewsChannel 7′s Allison Baker sat down with FPL’s Laura Blair to learn how you can keep your bills down during the winter months in Florida.
This week the Bay County Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Patrick Chapin as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
Those with the sheriff’s office tell us the podcast allows them to be more transparent with the community they serve.
The Florida Panhandle Toy Expo is kicking off on Friday, January 19th.
Abrams says the book is for all ages and takes you on a journey across the Panhandle with a mermaid family during the holiday season.
The event will feature performances from local organizations and starting at 11:30 a.m. elected officials will share their insights on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
