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Voter Registration deadline approaching for 2024 Primary Election
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – If you want to vote in next month’s primary election, but you’re not registered, your time is running out. The deadline to register is next Monday, July 22. It’s also the deadline to update your information, to change your party affiliation. In Bay County, four candidate races will be decided […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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