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07/03/2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned a soda additive starting next month over health concerns.

The FDA said Tuesday that the soda additive “is no longer considered safe.”

07/03/2024

A new FHSAA proposal to change the baseball playoff format and move the regular season forward could be a cause of concern for Panhandle coaches and teams.

COTTONDALE, Fla. (WMBB) – A new FHSAA proposal to change the baseball playoff format and move the regular season forward could be a cause of concern for Panhandle coaches and teams. The propo…

07/03/2024

A Washington County Commissioner’s father is behind bars for his alleged involvement in an arson that occurred last year in Bonifay.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Washington County Commissioner’s father is behind bars for his alleged involvement in an arson that occurred last year in Bonifay. John Hawkins, the f…

07/03/2024

Bay County Commissioners awarded a contract for a road project in one of the fastest-growing areas of the county.

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Bay County Commissioners awarded a contract for a road project in one of the fastest-growing areas of the county. Emerald Coast site construction won the bid on the …

07/02/2024

More than 24,000 people in the Panhandle live or work at Hurlburt Field Air Force Base in Okaloosa County.

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. (WMBB) — More than 24,000 people in the Panhandle live or work at Hurlburt Field Air Force Base in Okaloosa County. On Tuesday, Lieutenant General Tony Bauernfeind pass…

07/02/2024

After several delays, Bay County officials are moving forward with a new substance abuse treatment facility at the Bay County Jail.

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – After several delays, Bay County officials are moving forward with a new substance abuse treatment facility at the Bay County Jail. County commissioners awarded a co…

07/02/2024

Keeping people safe is not the only concern on the 4th of July. Pets generally are not big fans of fireworks.

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Keeping people safe is not the only concern on the 4th of July. Pets generally are not big fans of fireworks. According to a new survey by Rover, nearly three-quarte…

07/02/2024

On Monday afternoon, a Chipley man was arrested on multiple felony charges after officers responded to a disturbance call.

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Monday afternoon, a Chipley man was arrested on multiple felony charges after officers responded to a disturbance call. Around 5:00 p.m., WCSO received a c…

07/02/2024

Finding affordable housing in Florida seems to be a near-impossible task, and for those working for minimum wage, it may feel like a never-ending struggle.

07/02/2024

Rudy Giuliani, who once served as New York City’s mayor and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has been disbarred “effective immediately” for his efforts to subvert the 2020 presidential election, a state appeals court ruled Tuesday.

Rudy Giuliani, who once served as New York City’s mayor and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has been disbarred “effective immediately” for his efforts to subvert the 2020 p…

07/02/2024

Florida prosecutors knew the late millionaire and financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually assaulted teenage girls two years before they cut a plea deal that has long been criticized as too lenient and a missed opportunity to imprison him a decade earlier, according to transcripts released Monday.

Florida prosecutors knew the late millionaire and financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually assaulted teenage girls two years before they cut a plea deal that has long been criticized as too lenient and a…

07/02/2024

TRACK UPDATE: HURRICANE BERYL A CATEGORY 5 STORM | History-making is moving through the Caribbean with 160 mph winds. WFLA Rebecca Barry and WFLA J.B. Biunno are live to answer your questions using and . https://bit.ly/4brfzsi

07/02/2024

The 4th of July is one of three days out of the year when Florida residents can purchase and set off fireworks on their property, and local first responders want to ensure citizens stay safe and aware during the holiday.

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – The 4th of July is one of three days out of the year when Florida residents can purchase and set off fireworks on their property, and local first responders want to …

07/02/2024

On Tuesday around 5:00 a.m., South Walton Fire District responded to the Point Washington area for a single-vehicle accident with entrapment.

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Tuesday around 5:00 a.m., South Walton Fire District responded to the Point Washington area for a single-vehicle accident with entrapment. When officials arriv…

07/02/2024

The Daily Pledge of Allegiance was recited by Ms. Acevedo’s Class of 3rd-5th Grade at Cedar Grove Elementary School.

07/02/2024

More rain today, hot and humid conditions continue to roll on, and the latest updates on Beryl. All in that forecast below.

PANAMA CITY, FL. (WMBB-TV) — Another nice morning for most, however some showers and storms moving to Forgotten Coastline early on. Today showers will return into that forecast. Rain chances today …

07/02/2024

Blountstown High School earned the Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All-Sports Award, signifying them as the top Class 1A athletic program in Florida for 2023-2024.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WMBB) – Blountstown High School earned the Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All-Sports Award, signifying them as the top Class 1A athletic program in Florida for 2023-2024. The Fl…

07/02/2024

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07/02/2024

The Panama City Swim Team announced the hiring of new head coach on Monday evening.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Panama City Swim Team announced the hiring of new head coach on Monday evening. Below is the release sent to WMBB by PCST: The Panama City Swim Team (PCST), a l…

07/02/2024

30A residents and visitors have upcoming opportunities for an intimate country concert with Brian Kelley.

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — 30A residents and visitors have upcoming opportunities for an intimate country concert with Brian Kelley. As half of the Grammy-nominated Florida Georgia…

07/02/2024

Civil rights leaders called a news conference on Monday to demand justice for a man they say was wrongfully arrested.

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Civil rights leaders called a news conference on Monday to demand justice for a man they say was wrongfully arrested. “A threat to justice anywhere is a th…

07/02/2024

In May, Panama City Beach hosted Thunder Beach and the Gulf Coast Salute Air Show on the same weekend.

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 ti…

07/02/2024

One of the key facilities for air operations at Tyndall is progressing.

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…

07/01/2024

After an extensive 24-year career in the Air Force, the last two as commander of the 325th, Colonel George Watkins is retiring.

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 Ba…

07/01/2024

Federal prosecutors and victims’ families are waiting for Boeing to decide whether to accept a plea deal that would settle a criminal fraud charge accusing the aerospace giant of misleading regulators who approved the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed.

Federal prosecutors and victims’ families are waiting for Boeing to decide whether to accept a plea deal that would settle a criminal fraud charge accusing the aerospace giant of misleading r…

07/01/2024

One person is dead following a single-vehicle accident on Beach Drive in Panama City.

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 Poli…

07/01/2024

Two projects, expected to boost job growth here in the panhandle, got a boost from the state on Monday.

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 of…

07/01/2024

TRACK UPDATE: HURRICANE BERYL DEFYING ODDS | has
made landfall on Carriacou Island as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 hurricane with 140 mph winds. WFLA Rebecca Barry and WFLA J.B. Biunno are live to answer your questions using and . https://bit.ly/3xvAjBp

07/01/2024

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.

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. Everyt…

07/01/2024

Hurricane Beryl began pounding the southeast Caribbean on Monday as a powerful Category 4 storm after becoming the earliest storm of that strength to form in the Atlantic, fueled by record warm waters.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Beryl began pounding the southeast Caribbean on Monday as a powerful Category 4 storm after becoming the earliest storm of that strength to form in the Atlant…