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Fishing day turned deadly in Vernon, Washington County Sheriff says
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Saturday, one man died after being shot by his fishing partner in Vernon. Around 2:40 p.m., Washington County officials received a 911 call about an altercation at the Diamond Head Fish Camp on Moss Hill Road in Vernon. Authorities said the caller stated the altercation was between her husband […]
Fatal Crash in Jackson County, One Confirmed Dead and Another with Critical Injuries
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - One person is dead, and another has critical injuries after colliding with a tree, in Marianna. On Saturday April 27, at 8:00 a.m. a car was driving eastbound on Rocky Creek Road, when it collided into a tree. Both the driver and the passenger were ejected from the car.
Washington County deputies shoot and kill out-of-state suspect
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Saturday, April 27 Washington County deputies shot and killed a wanted out-of-state suspect for sexual exploitation of a minor. At about 7:00 a.m., deputies responded to a residence on Salem Drive in the Sunny Hills community. Deputies said they were attempting to execute an out-of-county arrest on 42-year-old Brian […]
Softball Game Preview: Ponce De Leon Will Face Holmes County
Ponce De Leon is 0-7 against Holmes County since March of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Ponce De Leon Pirates will face off against the Holmes County Blue Devils at 4:30 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal accident in Holmes County
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Wednesday morning, Florida Highway Patrol officials responded to an accident that resulted in a fatality. Authorities said the incident happened around 8:30 a.m. when a semi with a trailer was traveling west on Interstate 10 in the outside lane around the 99-mile. The semi-truck swerved off the roadway […]
Geneva Festival on the Rivers kicking off tonight
GENEVA, Ala (WDHN) — The 47th Annual Festival on the Rivers is finally here!. The weekend starts on Friday, April 26, with a 3:30 p.m. parade through the city of two rivers and ends with a ribbon cutting at the festival gate. At 6:00 p.m., the cornhole tournament starts...
Participate in National Drug Take Back Day on April 27
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WMBB) — Saturday, April 27 is a day to get rid of those expired or unwanted medications around the house. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is hosting the National Drug Take Back Day. Anyone can drop off expired, unwanted, or unused medications and medical supplies at three locations in Walton […]
Firefighters extinguished flames in a DeFuniak Springs home
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WMBB) – On Wednesday morning, firefighters knocked down flames that broke out in a DeFuniak Springs residence. At about 5:30 a.m., the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) communications center said they received a 911 call reporting a structure fire on Highway 83. The caller stated the flames were coming from a single-story […]
Tampa driver passes away after single-vehicle wreck
A 53-year-old man from Tampa died Wednesday, April 24, after his vehicle crashed into a tree while driving on the I-10 in Holmes County. The Tampa man was going west on the outside in a semi-truck with a trailer, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. “The semi for unknown reason...
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