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Panama City Beach officials considering new event ordinances
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – In May, Panama City Beach hosted Thunder Beach and the Gulf Coast Salute Air Show on the same weekend. City officials said having two events like this at the same time puts a strain on their resources. They are now considering a new ordinance that would put some of the […]
Colonel Bergtholdt assumes command at Tyndall Air Force Base
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – After an extensive 24-year career in the Air Force, the last two as commander of the 325th, Colonel George Watkins is retiring. Every two years, Tyndall Air Force Base welcomes a new commander for the 325th fighter wing.Monday was change-of-command day. Colonel Christian Bergtholdt was appointed to be the newest […]
Rebuilding of the Operations Support Squadron building at Tyndall progresses
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – One of the key facilities for air operations at Tyndall is progressing. The 325th Operations Support Squadron building was destroyed during Hurricane Michael in 2018. Crews began rebuilding the 33,000 sq. ft. facility in 2022. The facility houses airfield operations, radar approach control systems, and weather forecasting and is key […]
Panama City Police investigate crash on Beach Drive
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – One person is dead following a single-vehicle accident on Beach Drive in Panama City. The crash occurred just before 5:30 a.m. Sunday. According to Panama City Police Department, 21-year-old Nasir white, of Panama City was driving west on West Beach Drive when he lost control near the intersection of Buena […]
State grants boost job growth in the Panhandle
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Two projects, expected to boost job growth here in the panhandle, got a boost from the state on Monday. Governor Ron DeSantis awarded job growth grant funds to officials from Defuniak Springs and Jackson County while visiting Pensacola State College for a news conference. Defuniak Springs received $3 million to […]
Free community picnic coming to Panama City this weekend
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – A free community picnic that will surely keep your 4th of July weekend going strong is coming to Rosenwald High School on Saturday, July 6th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everything from the food to the drinks to the activities and even the admission costs nothing. Throughout the afternoon, […]
Live updates: Supreme Court rules Trump has presumptive criminal immunity for official acts
In a monumental decision Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that former presidents enjoy a presumption of criminal immunity for official acts while in the White House, handing a win to former President Trump. The move is likely to delay Trump’s federal election subversion case in Washington, D.C. by sending the case back to a lower […]
Hundreds showed their support at the 8th annual Sea Turtle Festival
GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – At the height of sea turtle nesting season, people are celebrating everything turtle-related in Port St. Joe on Sunday. Hundreds of residents and visitors showed their support at the annual sea turtle festival. This was the 8th annual Sea Turtle Festival. The purpose of the free event is to raise […]
WCSO: Four low-speed vehicles towed, following public safety concern
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Sunday, Walton County Sheriff’s Office announced that four low-speed vehicles were towed off major thoroughfares in the county; U.S. 331 S and Hwy 98. For our residents, low-speed vehicles are a huge point of frustration, WCSO officials said. Officials said they are a public safety concern, not just for […]
Pride flags waved as Bay County residents marched the Hathaway Bridge
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – For years, members of the Gulf Coast LGBTQ Center along with other Bay County residents have been marching over the Hathaway Bridge every June 30th. It’s the annual Gay Hathaway March. People came in droves waving their pride flags. Over 50 people were in attendance on Sunday at Carl Gray […]
Panhandle lighting up the sky for Fourth of July celebrations
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – The Panhandle skies will light up for several nights showcasing spectacular firework displays. Several counties are participating in the Independence Day celebration starting July 3 through July 6. These events allow all ages to come to enjoy the destination’s turquoise water and white sand beaches for an unforgettable Independence […]
Fire officials investigating a fisher vessel that caught fire in St. Andrew’s Bay
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Sunday, Sector Mobile received a report of a 46-50 foot sport fisher vessel on fire. According to the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile, the incident happened around 4:30 a.m. in St. Andrew’s Bay near Panama City. When the Coast Guard arrived on the scene, there was no captain or […]
Bay County families & officers join together for NAACP Summer Youth Explosion
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Even in the intense heat, Panama City families showed out at the Bay County NAACP Youth Council’s Summer Youth explosion. The smell of burgers and dogs was in the air along with some R&B classics. It’s the 3rd annual Bay County NAACP Youth Council Summer Youth Explosion. The original goal […]
Washington County kids experience a day in the life of a firefighter
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Washington County kids were breaking a sweat and putting out fires. Country Oaks Volunteer Fire Department held their first-ever Firefighter Day Camp. The goal is to teach kids what to do in the event of a fire as well as introduce them to firefighting as a career while having some […]
Watermelon fanatics joined for the annual ‘Melons in the Park’ event
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Folks in Jackson County are getting the most out of their watermelons. The Annual ‘Melons in the Park’ event was held at Madison Street Park on Saturday morning. The market itself has been around for 47 years. But the melons in the park event has become a recent tradition. Attendees […]
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