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Bay County Sheriff's Office deploys staff to areas facing down Hurricane Milton's wrath
PANAMA CITY — The Bay County Sheriff's Office has begun deploying resources to Pinellas County in preparation for Hurricane Milton's anticipated Tampa landfall. A search and rescue team of five departed Tuesday morning before daybreak to head to an emergency operations center in Pinellas County. They took three shallow-water boats and two high-water vehicles to assist with the rescue effort as soon as the storm passes. ...
Hiland Park Elementary teacher leads with love
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Robert Beck has called Hiland Park Elementary School home for the last 10 years. Teaching 2nd grade, one of the goals he works to accomplish each and every year is establishing solid relationships with both students and parents. “He goes above and beyond for his students and his families,” said […]
Lynn Haven officials honor former mayor
LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) — The Lynn Haven City Commission Chambers in the new city hall facility will have a new name soon. City officials are naming the chambers after Former Mayor Walter Kelley. “He’s demonstrated what it means to have a lifetime of service,” Lynn Haven Mayor Jesse Nelson said. Kelley is being recognized […]
Holy Nativity Episcopal school once again being recognized as the best private school in Florida
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – This award is presented by “The Guide to Florida,” a company that recognizes different categories of businesses and institutions. The guide readers vote on the best in each category. This is the second straight year Holy Nativity Episcopal School has won in the private school category. “So, for us, awards […]
Find some hidden treasure this week at Bay County museum
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – The Man in the Sea Museum is offering residents a unique opportunity to learn about the history of Florida pirates on Thursday, October 10 at the museum in Panama City Beach. A presentation will be given by Robert Jacobs on the history of pirates across the state from 3 […]
Florida Park Service conducting prescribed burn in Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Florida Park Service is conducting a 150-acre prescribed burn on Tuesday in Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, according to South Walton Fire District. Officials said you may notice smoke or fire on the south side of Highway 98 in Miramar Beach throughout the day on Tuesday. In the event […]
'Our guys know what's at stake': Mosley and Niceville football primed for rivalry showdown
Friday night's Class 5A District 1 championship game will mark the 32nd meeting between Niceville and Mosley — and this year, the matchup means a ton. Friday's game is the highest-ranked matchup between the two teams as the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has Niceville ranked as the No. 8 team...
Mosley sweeps Arnold, extends series win streak to 11
LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) – The Mosley volleyball team defeated Arnold 3-0 at home Tuesday night, sweeping the season series against the Marlins for the fourth year in a row. The Dolphins improved to 16-7 and will visit South Walton on Thursday, October 10. The Marlins fell to 10-10 and will host Liberty County on […]
North Walton Doctors Hospital holds ribbon cutting ceremony
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — The North Walton Doctors Hospital in Defuniak Springs opened its doors to patients September 18th. But Tuesday Night administrators made it official. Doctors, patients, and city & county leaders joined Congressman Neal Dunn for this evening’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. It’s only been open for 3-weeks, but the North Walton Doctors Hospital […]
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