1stHeadlinesBreaking News Headlines
Florida · RSS · up to 100 stored headlines
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Voters in about half of Florida's 67 counties can now take advantage of early voting ahead of the upcoming general election on Nov. 3. Bay County is one of those counties where early voting opened on Monday. Voters will have to decide a number of races involving local, state, and
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB)- Gas prices have been up and down across Florida, and drivers here in the Panhandle are keeping a close eye on what they're paying at the pump. With oil prices rising, there could be a chance for another increase. Florida gas prices jumped early last week, reaching $4.23 per gallon on
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - With students getting on and off the bus every day, safety is a top priority. This week is National Bus Safety Week, and Bay County is reminding drivers and students that a few extra seconds of caution can help prevent a serious accident. From kindergarten to high school, Bay District
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - A Fort Walton Beach area man is currently charged with manslaughter following a fatal shooting. The shooting happened Friday night around 10 p.m. Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputies received a call about gunshots. Officers arrived at the scene located off Cardinal Street and Forest…
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Attorneys for convicted murderer Jesse Guardado have filed an appeal of his scheduled execution with the Florida Supreme Court. The 64-year-old Walton County man murdered a 75-year-old Walton County woman named Jackie Malone on Sept. 13, 2004. Malone was helping Guardado get back on his…
The Florida Panhandle will experience sunny skies and cool nights this week, though increasing winds and low humidity may lead to fire weather concerns and hazardous boating conditions heading into the weekend.
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Emily Collier has been a student resource officer at the TCS Collegiate School for only a year, but within the past 365 days, she has already changed the lives of so many. Before she was an SRO for the collegiate school, she worked for the city of Panama City, where
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) - A Parker man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for manslaughter after selling fentanyl. 42-year-old Nicholas Sterling Chagnon pled guilty to the manslaughter charges on Friday, along with trafficking in fentanyl and sale or delivery of fentanyl. In July 2025, Chagnon sold 0.5 grams…
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - A normal night at Dream Acres Sport Horses turned into a nightmare last Wednesday night. An electrical fire destroyed the barn at the Ponce De Leon farm. After 20 years, the owner says that the barn was about more than just horses. It was where generations of kids learned to
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - As soon as conditions were safe, the Salvation Army and many other organizations set up supply distribution points across the areas affected by Hurricane Isaias. "We just love the communities that we serve. And in times of great need, we like to be there just to show them that somebody
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - A Rutherford High School teacher was arrested on Friday for allegedly throwing a pair of scissors at a student. Bay County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of 22-year-old Juanita Forehand on Monday. Forehand is being charged with battery. Investigators say they received a report on Oct…
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - A 25-year-old man from Walton County was arrested for shooting someone in the ear with a pellet gun. According to the Walton County Sheriff's Office, D. Aaron Chance Taylor was arrested on Friday, Oct. 16, following the report of a shooting at a home on Stewart Circle. The victim reported
CHIPLEY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Spanish Trail Playhouse is getting ready to close out their 19th season with a production of The Addams Family just in time for Halloween. With showtimes at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m., the all-volunteer playhouse located at 680 2nd Street in Chipley, will offer shows October 23 through October 31,
TAMPA, Fla. (WMBB) - Florida gas prices averaged $4.11 per gallon on Sunday, up two cents from a week ago, following a mid-week surge that peaked at $4.23 per gallon last Thursday. The price increases come as rising crude oil prices threaten to push retail fuel costs higher across the state. “Oil prices went back
Police say three Guard members fired their weapons, and investigators don’t yet know which one hit the man they arrested.
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - A house caught on fire in Lynn Haven Sunday afternoon, leaving a family without a home. First responders reported to the house fire on Jasmine Circle on October 18, finding the structure in flames. Firefighters were able to get inside and rescue the six people living inside the structure, but
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) - The Panama City Police Department is asking the public for help in finding a man who hasn't been seen in almost a month. 37-year-old Brandon L. Barfield was last known at the 1900 block of Harrison Ave. in Panama City. Police said he hasn't been seen since Sept. 22 at
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) - FSU hosted their walk-and-roll event at the Holley Academic Center on Saturday to bring awareness for people suffering from spina bifida and congenital muscular dystrophy. The event was a half-mile walk that raised money for research on both diseases, part of which will benefit local…
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) -- FSU hosted their walk-and-roll event at the Holley Academic Center Saturday to bring awareness for people suffering from spinal bifida and congenital muscular dystrophy The event was a half mile walk that raised money for research on both diseases, part of which will benefit local…
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) - The Flamingo Challenge kicked off Saturday at Gulf Coast State College to honor breast cancer awareness month. The Flamingo Challenge is a walk that supports breast cancer survivors and families of those who lost someone to breast cancer. Gulf Coast State College and Ascension Sacred Heart…
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) -- The Flamingo Challenge kicked off Saturday at Gulf Coast State College to honor breast cancer awareness month. The Flamingo Challenge is a walk that supports breast cancer survivors and families of those who lost someone to breast cancer. Gulf Coast State College and Ascension Sacred Heart…
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - The Florida Panhandle Marine Institute picked up their shovels Saturday for the groundbreaking of their brand-new rescue center. The institute's new center will be for saving new sea turtles and dolphins, and this has been a longtime coming for them after relocating last year. "So excited…
BAY COUNTY, Fla. - The Florida Panhandle Marine Institute picked up their shovels Saturday for the groundbreaking of their brand-new rescue center. The institute's new center will be for saving new sea turtles and dolphins, and this has been a longtime coming for them after relocating last year. "So excited that we…
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Bay District Schools wrapped up their celebration of National School Lunches Week on Friday. President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week in 1962 to raise awareness of the importance of school lunches. Kennedy believed healthy, fulfilling meals were the first step for success…
MEXICO BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) - For people in Mexico Beach, the water is part of what makes this community special. But after Hurricane Isaias's heavy rain and wind, the water hasn't looked quite the same. If you take a look at the water in Mexico Beach, you may have noticed it looks a little different
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Friday morning, Judge Tim Register sentenced former Royal American Chief Financial Officer Philip Lee Sullivan to 9 years in prison for embezzling more than $1 million. Court documents show Sullivan used his position to steal $1.4 million in just 11 months. He was arrested in March of 2024…
A strong cold front moving through the Florida Panhandle and Southeast Alabama on Friday evening will bring cooler temperatures and gusty winds through the weekend. A Wind Advisory and a Gale Warning are in effect due to potential gusts of 35 mph and 40-knot winds over the Gulf. While highs may struggle in the 60s…
PARKER, Fla. (WMBB) - Parker Elementary School is a Community Partnership School. In fact, they are 2026's Community Partnership School of the Year. They're helping out Bay County any way they can. The school has been a community partner since 2022 with the Sharing Hope in Partnership program. Leaders say winning the…
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - The Bay County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in an investigation into a string of car burglaries in the Callaway area. Around 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. Friday morning, camera footage caught two suspects entering multiple unlocked vehicles and removing items. Both suspects were…
CALHOUN COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - A Calhoun County teenager is facing charges of attempted murder after a shooting in Blountstown Thursday night. Around 10:17 p.m. on Thursday, deputies responded to a report of a shooting at a residence on SW Owens Lane in Blountstown. Deputies say that when they arrived, they found a…
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - A Holmes county man is in custody after deputies working alongside the U.S. Marshals Caribbean Task Force served him a federal arrest warrant for arson. According to the Holmes County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement officers responded to an address on Griffin Circle Monday to arrest…
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Get ready for a weekend full of merriment as Panama City Beach hosts its annual Oktoberfest celebration at Aaron Bessant Park. With traditional German food and beverages, there will also be numerous games to be played and many opportunities to catch live music at the 3-day event…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WMBB) - Five Florida residents, including four people from Panama City, have been sentenced in federal court in for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine and marijuana, federal officials announced. U.S. District Judge Mark E. Walker sentenced ringleader Mario Swanston, 45, of Miami, to…
A Big Cooldown Arrives This Weekend Warm and Dry Through Friday, Then a Sharp Drop in Temperatures Enjoy the warm weather while it lasts. High temperatures will remain in the mid-80s to near 90 degrees through Friday, with dry conditions and little to no chance of rain. A strong cold front will move through the
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - The St. George Island Sea Turtle Patrol have been trying to bounce back after losing hundreds of nests in Tropical Storm Bertha, and now, Hurricane Isaias made this progress harder. Patrol members woke up the day after Isaias, hoping their 5 remaining nests of the season were left…
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Get your dancing boots on! The Southern National Dance Competition is coming to Panama City Beach this year. All line dance, swing dance, and two step dancers are welcome for this dance weekend no matter how skilled you are, there is something for everyone. There will be social dance, couples
A strong cold front arriving late Friday night will bring a significant temperature drop and gusty winds to the region this weekend. Highs are expected to fall into the upper 60s and mid-70s, while wind gusts could reach up to 40 mph. Residents should secure loose items, as these breezy conditions may complicate…
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Becky has many friends. "How many friends do you have?" asked Becky's mom Mireya Chacone. "1,000!" said Becky. "1,000? Maybe more right?" said Mireya. There's Milo, there's Phil, and there's Paula. But you won't find them walking around her neighborhood. You'll find them on paper. "They…
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB)- For Fire Prevention Week, South Walton Fire District is bringing back their pancake breakfast. Moving from last weekend due to Hurricane Isaias, the breakfast will be on Saturday, October 17. It will start at 8 a.m. At the South Walton Fire District headquarters, located in the fleet and…
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Bay County's animal population will be getting a helping hand this weekend from car lovers. Organizers have put together the very first Parker Car Show, taking place this Saturday at the Parker Sports Complex. The event will feature all types of vehicles, classic cars and trucks, as well as…
FREEPORT, Fla. (WMBB) - Life is beginning to return to normal for some of the Hurricane Isaias victims in Walton County. Electricity has mostly been restored to Freeport, but there's still a lot of clean-up left to do. For some Freeport residents, getting the power back on is a relief. But that doesn't mean the
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Nine credit unions were able to aid Habitat for Humanity by building housing for low-income families. A $75,000 check was presented to Habitat for Humanity to build a house for nursing student, Grace and her daughter. This will be the second house in the Habitat Village. "It takes us about
Panama City commissioners selected Marco Designs to construct a sustainable, pedestrian-friendly residential complex on East 3rd Street using robotic 3D concrete printing technology.
ACROSS THE PANHANDLE, Fla. (WMBB) - The United States Postal Service announced that all postal operations have resumed in the areas affected by Hurricane Isaias. Postal service resumed in Florida District 1 on Thursday, almost a week after Hurricane Isaias made landfall in the panhandle. USPS officials say employee…
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Gus is a young terrier mix available for adoption at Bay County Animal Control in Panama City. Gus is an energetic and friendly pup with one brown eye and one blue eye. "He's about a year to two years old," said William with Bay County Animal Control. "He can get
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) - The Florida Panhandle Marine Institute will break ground on its new Sea Turtle & Dolphin Rescue Center this Saturday, Oct. 17, in downtown Panama City. The new facility will focus on rescuing, rehabilitating and returning injured and stranded marine wildlife to Florida waters. It will also…
A Big Cooldown Arrives This Weekend Warm and Dry Through Friday, Then a Sharp Drop in Temperatures Enjoy the warm weather while it lasts. High temperatures will remain in the mid-80s to near 90 degrees through Friday, with dry conditions and little to no chance of rain. A strong cold front will move through the
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WMBB) - A 60-year-old Panama City man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after a federal jury convicted him of attempted enticement of a minor. U.S. Attorney John P. Heekin for the Northern District of Florida announced the sentence for Michael Ray Pennington Thursday morning. The…
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Get ready for two weeks full of scares as the Panama City Center for the Arts opens its doors for its annual Fright Nights haunted house, and this year is sure to be a nightmare. Following the story of The Raven Queen, Fright Nights: Dreamwalkers visits scenes such as a
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - A DeFuniak Springs gun shop is faced with massive roof damage from Hurricane Isaias, costing thousands of dollars, and the store is working towards re-opening their doors. The owner of Enforcement Firearms, Lothar Newsome, walked into his gun shop he's had in town for almost 15 years…
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - A local business is helping first responders get some much-needed rest. The Sleep Center Superstore is donating new mattresses to fire rescue crews across Bay County. The Sleep Center Superstore donated brand-new tempur-pedic mattresses to local firefighters and rescue crews. Eight of those…
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) - It's that time of year, when interests turn from school and football games, to something more hair-raising. The Bay Arts Alliance is hosting their 6th Fright Nights at the Panama City Center for the Arts.But this isn't just about jump scares. At Fright Nights: Dreamwalkers, every room has a…
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - A Seattle, Washington, man will spend the next three decades in a federal prison for trying to victimize a panhandle child. A federal judge sentence 48-year old Willard Lawrence Gibson to 30 years in prison on one count each of attempted sexual exploitation of children, attempted…
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) - The Panama City Police Department wants residents to be aware of a scam going around involving RedSpeed school zone cameras. Police officials say a fraudulent phone number has been circulating. The message reportedly includes a recorded message about a $100 rebate, prompting the recipient to…
A strong cold front arriving late Friday will bring a sharp temperature drop and breezy conditions to the region through the weekend. While high temperatures will fall into the 70s on Saturday, marine conditions may become hazardous due to potential gale-force wind gusts. Additionally, authorities are monitoring…
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Walton County was one of the counties in the path of Hurricane Isaias. Now, almost a week after the hurricane, they're still getting back on their feet. Walton County was projected to be in the cone of the hurricane in the last hours of the hurricane's landfall, it grew to
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - After assessing debris and damage following the storm, Bay County decided Wednesday to offer roadside debris cleanup. The one-day curbside pickup will cost up to $800,000. Since the county is not under a federal state of emergency, it is very possible that FEMA will not reimburse the county…
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Panama City has received an $800,000 grant to upgrade stormwater drainage. The money is coming from the State of Florida Department of environmental protection. City officials will use it to hire an outside engineering firm to perform an overall assessment of the city's entire system. They…
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Before voter's head to the polls, Bay County election officials are making sure the equipment used to count their votes is working properly. The Supervisor of Elections Office held public logic and accuracy testing on Wednesday, checking all the machines that will be used for mail-in ballots…
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Even before Hurricane Isaias, the weather was making an impact on the vote-by-mail process. Many voters were noticing issues with their return envelope. "Leading up to the hurricane, there was a lot of rain in this area. We sent out our vote-by-mail ballots. That first initial mail-out…
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - A house fire in DeFuniak Springs early Tuesday morning prompted a multi-agency response. Walton County Fire Rescue reports responding to the structure fire on Corbin Gainey Road a little after 2 a.m. on Tuesday. All occupants had escaped the home before firefighters arrived, and no…
ACROSS THE PANHANDLE, Fla. (WMBB) - The IRS announced tax relief Wednesday for individuals and businesses in Florida affected by Hurricane Isaias, which began on Oct. 9. Taxpayers in designated areas now have until Feb. 8, 2027, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and pay taxes originally due…
BLOUNTSTOWN, Fla. (WMBB) – Goat some time this Saturday? The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement is hosting its 41st annual Goat Day in partnership with their Pioneer Day Festival. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sam Atkins Park will be full of entertainment including live music, food trucks, train rides, games, traditional crafts…
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - In the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias, Walton County Emergency Management is asking residents to report all damage sustained in the storm. Officials say that no matter how small the damage may seem, residents should still report it. Officials say they will take any reports from spoiled food…
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gasoline and many other goods and services became more expensive, evidence that rising prices remain an economic challenge just a few weeks before midterm elections that have focused heavily on affordability. The consumer price index rose 3.7% in September…
Warm, Dry Weather Continues This Week, With Cooler Temperatures On The Way Warm and dry weather is expected across the region this week, with afternoon highs gradually climbing into the upper 80s. Rain chances will remain near zero as high pressure keeps the weather pattern quiet. Warm and Dry Through the Week An area…
Video above shows the 2024 Gulf Coast State College Fall Festival. The 2026 Festival will be held on October 23, 2026. Panama City, FLA. (WMBB) - The Gulf Coast State College Student Government Association will host its annual Fall Festival on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. The free event offers fall-themed activities, games…
Benefits are set to increase again next year for Social Security recipients.
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - The Bay County Council on Aging is inviting the community to their 43rd annual Fall Festival. The Bay County Council on Aging is a private non-profit providing services for the elderly who need assistance to maintain their independence, health, and quality of life. The non-profit's signature…
LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) - Lynn Haven voters have already approved some changes to the city charter and how the government is run. Now, city commissioners are asking them to consider more possible changes. Lynn Haven commissioners had five items in the "old business" agenda, three of which will appear on November's…
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Healthcare insurance for Bay District Schools employees will be going up January 1, but not as much as it could have increased. The school board approved a recommendation to switch to a lower cost healthcare plan. The district was originally quoted a $6 million increase in the total premium…
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) - Coastal experts will take a closer look at the conditions of the local coastline after Hurricane Isaias' visit last Friday. Bay County Tourist Development Council members are bringing in Coastal Planning and Engineering, known as CPE, to assess Panama City Beach and Mexico Beach. TDC…
BAY COUNTY, FLA. (WMBB) - Local leaders in Bay County are raising concerns about Amendment 3. They say that a little extra money in your pocket could affect local services. "This is not a Republican or a Democratic thing. This is totally nonpartizan. This is about survival. The main thing is it's about safety and
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Immediately after Hurricane Isaias hit, Bay County officials expanded waste amnesty days, which were supposed to start this coming weekend. It allows Bay County residents to dump just about anything, including yard debris, at the Steelfield Landfill without paying tipping fees. But some…
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) - The future of Panama City's downtown marina is taking yet another turn. City commissioners voted Tuesday to rebid the first phase of the marina's boat slip project, in part because one of the original bidders took legal action. Art Marine LLC sued the city over its decision to award the
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Jackson County officials got a check on Tuesday, one they've been hoping to receive for quite a while. State Representative Shane Abbott presented county commissioners with $3.8 million dollars in the form of a community development block grant. The money will go to help build a new well…
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Governor Ron DeSantis visited a supply point of distribution on Tuesday in the town of Vernon. "We have the supplies behind us. These guys are ready to hand them out. There's not a lot of cars coming. I take that as a good sign. It means people are able to,
SPRINGFIELD, Fla. (WMBB) - A man was arrested in Springfield for allegedly stealing a vehicle during Hurricane Isaias. Springfield Police announced the arrest of 59-year-old Steve Corbin on Tuesday. Around 7:30 on Friday night, police received a report saying a vehicle had been stolen from the 200 block of Springfield…
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Bay County is extending its waste amnesty through Sunday in an effort to assist with debris cleanup from Hurricane Isiaias. County officials announced they are offering free storm debris disposal from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day through Sunday at the Steelfield Landfill. The landfill is…
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – With the recent Panhandle landfall of Hurricane Isaias, residents have now begun the process of recovery. The beach erosion in South Walton County has become an obvious impact left from the Category 2 hurricane including the near 100 mph wind gusts and storm surge up to 7 feet recorded
ACROSS THE PANHANDLE, Fla. (WMBB) - The view in the sky from Tuesday morning's SpaceX launch in Central Florida led several people to grab their cameras and snap some pretty incredible photos across the Panhandle. According to NASA, the Falcon 9 rocket and SpaceX Dragon spacecraft lifted off at 5:33 a.m. CT from Cape…
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Two house fires kept Walton County Fire Rescue firefighters busy overnight. The first fire started a little after 10:00 Sunday night on Wain Huckabee road in Paxton. When firefighters arrived, flames were pouring out of the camper on-site. Firefighters contain it in about seven minutes and…
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - After Hurricane Isaias moved through Walton County, residents began the process of surviving the damages and starting the cleanup. "We had our fence knocked down and the roof came off well, not all of it but Shingles came off. It really loud, though. It was one of those things that
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - A tornado was caught on camera tearing through Franklin County as Hurricane Isaias moved through the panhandle. The storm didn't just bring strong winds, it also created a serious problem for the county's emergency response system. Franklin County Sheriff A.J. "Tony" Smith says a deputy…
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - There's about to be a new chapter in the life of the SS United States oceanliner. Okaloosa County officials say they plan to sink the historic ship sometime during the second week of November, weather permitting. County officials bought the SS United States from an historical trust group…
Warm, dry weather with temperatures in the upper 80s will persist throughout the week before a potential cold front brings cooler temperatures and stronger winds this weekend.
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - The city of Panama City demolished a home Monday afternoon as a part of its voluntary buyout program. The home on Stephen Drive was bought by the city due to extreme flooding issues. The previous homeowner said that no one would buy the house due to the elevation. The city
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - There are over 900 roads in Holmes County immediately following Hurricane Isaias. Emergency officials believed that 90% of those roads were impassable. But now, three days later, a majority of those roads are ready for the community to use. This does not mean all of the debris is cleaned…
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - After Hurricane Isaias, The Salvation Army had crews from across the South distributing food throughout the Panhandle on Monday. Trucks were deployed in Bay, Walton, Holmes, and Washington Counties. Lieutenant Anthony Shaw, a Salvation Army officer, says this is one of the moments they are…
This article has been updated to reflect new information. LIBERTY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Liberty County High School was placed on lockdown on Monday, school officials report. Sheriff Dusty Arnold confirmed the school received a call from a man, saying he was on campus with a firearm and bombs. The caller said he would…
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - As cleanup efforts continue across the panhandle in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias, Washington County officials want to remind residents of the proper procedures for debris pick up. Washington County officials say debris should be separated into six different categories: normal…
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Bay County deputies have arrested 4 individuals in Callaway following a narcotics investigation earlier this month. According to Bay County Sheriff's Office, their Special Investigation Division executed a search warrant at a home of on HL Suddith Drive on Oct. 5. Deputies said four people…
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Various organizations are providing prepacked meals, water, and essential resources for communities impacted by Hurricane Isaias across Walton County. American Red Cross will be providing prepackaged meals and water beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Red Bay Community Center, located on 10624…
DESTIN, Fla. (WMBB) - The cause of a house fire is under investigation after it went up in flames Monday morning. It happened at a home on Indian Bayou Trail just after midnight. According to Destin Fire Rescue, crews arrived to find heavy fire coming from the home, which was unoccupied at the time. Crews
Florida Power & Light (FPL) is having thousands of crews work around the clock to restore power to thousands still sitting in the dark from Hurricane Isaias.
The Holmes District School Board announced that Holmes County Schools will be closed Monday due to power outages from Hurricane Isaias.
People in the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama cleaned up after Hurricane Isaias swept through as the storm's remnants caused flooding in North Carolina on Sunday, while powerful Pacific Ocean waves stirred up by Rachel, a former tropical storm, battered the coast of Southern California.
As Hurricane Isaias swept over the Gulf Coast, zookeepers went to extra lengths to keep some vulnerable animals safe.
The Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) announced that it will reopen after closing for Hurricane Isaias.