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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...
Homes in Bay County sold for lower prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data from Realtor.com for April shows that potential buyers and sellers in Bay County saw houses sell for lower than the previous month's median sales price of $368,714. The median home sold for $354,100, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means April, the most recent month...
Bay County Commissioners adopt new flood zone maps
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Bay County Commissioners have adopted new flood zone maps based on the latest FEMA data. FEMA issued these new preliminary flood maps in 2019. It’s taken county officials five years to finalize the plan. The county has very few options. If commissioners don’t adopt the plans, Bay County will not […]
TSA visits Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport amid peak season
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Northwest Florida Beaches International is in the midst of the peak season for summer travel, and airport officials are bracing for a large increase in passenger traffic in the coming weeks. TSA was also in town Wednesday offering some valuable tips for a smoother air travel experience. “It’s our busiest […]
Mysterious plane found abandoned at side of Florida road
Authorities in Florida are trying to solve the mystery of a plane found abandoned at the side of a Bay County road. The Springfield Police Department said on social media that "a portion of a plane" -- the cockpit, nose and front propeller -- was found abandoned at the side of Transmitter Road.
Panama City Beach museum celebrating special anniversary
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – The Man in the Sea Museum in Panama City Beach is hosting a special anniversary celebration on Saturday, July 20th for its most popular and recognizable attraction. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., residents are invited to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the SEALAB program which began right here […]
Bay County shares updates on two affordable housing projects
Bay County spent the last of the $28 million they received in a federal grant after Hurricane Michael. They funded two affordable housing projects. For more News, Weather, and Sports in Panama City, Florida visit: https://www.mypanhandle.com.
Man found guilty of fraudulently stealing condo from elderly woman, daughters
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A man who used false documents to take ownership of a condo from an elderly woman and her children was found guilty on Tuesday. A Bay County jury found 37-year-old Olandis Dean Hobbs guilty of grand theft over $100,000, fraudulent use of personal identification information, unlawful filing of false documents, […]
Bay County Commissioners reconsider paid parking at M.B. Miller Pier
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Bay County Commissioners are considering some changes to the new paid parking arrangement at the M.B. Miller County Pier. They may return to free parking for local residents, although they are still trying to work out the enforcement details. Bay County began charging for parking at the MB Miller Pier […]
Bay County tax rate to remain the same in 2025
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Here’s good news for Bay County property owners, your county tax rate will not increase next year. On Tuesday, County Commissioners voted to cap the millage rate at 5.43 mils. That’s the same as the current rate. While commissioners don’t have to pass the budget until sometime in September, Chairman […]
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