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'Just one tool in the toolbox': Panama City Beach Council discusses adding tornado sirens
PANAMA CITY BEACH — In an effort to better protect residents and visitors during severe weather, local officials are considering tornado sirens on the Beach. Officials discussed the topic in a Panama City Beach City Council meeting on Thursday. According to Chief Ray Morgan of Panama City Beach Fire...
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital holds 3rd annual reunion for NICU babies
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital held a reunion for NICU graduates and their families. This is the third year this event has been held. Every year HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital delivers 2,500 babies. Roughly 350 of those babies are admitted into the NICU. Allison and Michael Christie’s son, Mason was […]
Lynn Haven man dead after vehicle crash in Marianna, 1 injured
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Saturday, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to a fatal crash in Marianna. The incident happened around 8:00 a.m. on Rocky Creek Road near Delta Lane in Jackson County. The driver involved was a 37-year-old man from Lynn Haven and the passenger was a 41-year-old female from Marianna, FHP […]
Suspect in custody after stabbing in a Panama City residence
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – One person is in the hospital, and another is being questioned in a stabbing incident in Panama City on Friday. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. at a residence in the 1100 block of Lisenby Avenue. Panama City Police said two people were arguing at the home, one stabbed the […]
18 Bay County softball and baseball players to watch this postseason
As the baseball softball regular season winds down and we head into district tournaments there are players in the area who have been consistent performers and are going to be key factors in the playoffs. Below is a list of 32 players to keep an eye on this postseason:. Softball.
Hoot Crawford left sentencing hearing unpunished
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — A judge has delayed the sentencing of a local defense attorney found guilty of interfering with child custody. Billy Joe “Hoot” Crawford left his sentencing hearing Friday morning without receiving any punishment. Defense Attorney Mike Ufferman says a particular juror shouldn’t have been on the case because he’s related to […]
Latitude Margaritaville Watersound Music Fest coming soon
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – The Latitude Margaritaville Watersound Music Fest is rapidly approaching, here’s everything you need to know. This event will take place on Sunday, May 5 from 12 pm to 4 pm. The event will begin at the Latitude Margaritaville Watersound sales center and will feature a tour of 13 furnished […]
Thousands are expected to join the Panama City Beach Seabreeze Jazz Festival
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Thousands of people will be packing into Aaron-Bessant Park this weekend for the 25th annual Seabreeze Jazz Festival. The sold-out event, hosted by northwest Florida’s Jazz radio station WSBZ, began Thursday. Artists and fans have traveled from all over the world to experience the festival. International jazz and funk […]
Bay County deputies uncover firearms and narcotics following residence complaints
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Wednesday, numerous complaints led Bay County Sheriff’s Office investigators to a problem residence resulting in two arrests. Deputies arrested 46-year-old Sean Miller of Panama City and 37-year-old Aislynn Lowe who authorities said were both in connection to the incident. Members of the Bay County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Division […]
Living large: Top 5 most expensive Bay County homes sold in February
PANAMA CITY − February brought yet another booming month for the luxury housing market in Bay County. Ranging from $1.6 million to $3.15 million, these are the top 5 most expensive homes sold in Bay County during February. Three are located in the Panama City Beach area, while two sit east of the Hathaway Bridge in Panama City.
The Spiderz Mega Draft Softball League Takes Over Panama City Beach
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Spiderz Mega Draft Softball League tournament has been taking place over at Frank Brown and Publix Sports Complex this week. Spiderz, an adult slow pitch co-ed softball league, travels around the country playing in 10 different locations before descending on either Las Vegas of Fort Lauderdale for their national championship.
Windy weekend ahead & warmer conditions next week
PANAMA CITY, FL. (WMBB-TV) — Another nice day for your Friday. Highs today reaching into the 80s once again. That warm pattern will hold with the winds picking up as we head into the weekend. Tonight mostly clear conditions expected. Winds will be breezy at times. Winds out of...
El Weirdo raises money to help fund Margaret K. Lewis’s students
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The month of April is Autism Awareness Month. El Weirdo is hosting students from the Margaret K. Lewis School to work on their art and raise money. Last year, El Weirdo hung up pictures from students for autism awareness month. This year for the entire month of April, El Weirdo […]
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