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Tyndall Air Force volunteers help school staff in preparation for back-to-school
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Bay County students head back to class on August 12. Schools are trying to clean up campuses before they arrive. Volunteers from Tyndall Air Force base were on the Cedar Grove Elementary campus Friday morning. They joined staff, teachers, and other volunteers, painting classrooms, moving furniture, and sprucing up the […]
New Private STEM high school coming to Bay County
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A new private STEM high school is set to open in Bay County. St. Andrews Bay Stem Academy will be located at the Cove Baptist Church at 100 North MacArthur Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401. The private school will be for 9th to 11th-grade students.
Rainy day activity: learning about Bay County’s history
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Every third Friday of the month the Historical Society of Bay County invites the public to join them for coffee, cookies, and conversation regarding the county’s history. Every monthly gathering is free and runs from 9 to 11 a.m. Some of the items on display at the museum now include […]
Washington County, Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests Tyler Thomas Roberts, 24, on Felony Firearm and Stolen Property Charges
A Vernon man is in custody after deputies locate a stolen firearm. On July 15th, WCSO was contacted by a resident of Washington County who also owns a residence in Bay County. The homeowner was having some repairs done to the Bay County home and realized a firearm was missing from the residence.
PCB has ticketed 210 people in 2024 for swimming in Gulf of Mexico during double red flags
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Despite a push to educate beachgoers on the dangers of the Gulf of Mexico, some still refuse to follow safety warnings about rip currents. According to Capt. John Deegins of the Panama City Beach Police Department, 210 people have been ticketed so far this year in Panama City...
News 13 Pet Adoption Option: Tesla
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Meet Tesla, News 13’s Pet Adoption Option of the Week! This precious 1-year-old black and tan terrier mix is available for adoption at the Bay County Animal Shelter. Learn more about other adoptable animals at the shelter. Bay County Animal Control is located at 6401 Bay Line Drive, Panama City, […]
Panama City Beach sees dip in beach rescues thanks to proactive lifeguards
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Though beach rescues are heroic, they might not be the best indicator of a successful lifeguard program. According to Daryl Paul, beach safety director for Panama City Beach Fire Rescue, it is better for lifeguards to be so proactive in educating beachgoers that they are less likely to put themselves in dangerous positions that force lifeguards to enter the water. ...
Bay County shares updates on two affordable housing projects
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Bay County spent the last of the $28 million they received in a federal grant after Hurricane Michael. They funded two affordable housing projects. The first is called Sovereign at North Shore in Panama City. It is a multi-family development with 144 units, 20 of which will be affordable housing […]
Concerns involving voting security become a major focus at the GOP convention
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Donald Trump claims the 2020 election was stolen from him, which resulted in a massive recount in a number of states, election workers being threatened, and charges against Trump and others for trying to overturn the election. As well as a mob take-over of the capital building to prevent the […]
Three Bay County restaurants cited for high-priority violations
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...
Bay High kicked off ‘100 years of graduates’ celebration
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Bay High School alum are making sure the school’s centennial anniversary is one to remember. Several events will be held throughout the year to celebrate. “Homecoming is going to be a really big deal because we will have a huge tailgate party for all the alumni. There will be a […]
When does school start in Bay County, Florida? Get ready for the 2024-25 school year
PANAMA CITY — Summer is almost over for Bay County students. It's almost time for students and parents to gear up for the upcoming school year. Teachers and all instructional staff report back to schools on July 30, 2024. New leadership:Seven Bay District Schools to get new principals in...
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