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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 […]
Construction to begin on roadway in Walton County
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Monday, April 29, crews will begin conducting a roadway resurfacing project on CR 83. According to Walton County officials, drivers should expect anticipated lane closures on CR 83 from CR 30A going northbound to Hwy 98 between the hours of 7:00 am and 3:00 pm. The duration of this […]
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 […]
Walton County kids practice motor skills at Special Olympics YAP event
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WMBB) — The Walton County School District hosted a fun Friday on April 26 for special needs children with a Special Olympics event. The Young Athletes Program (YAP) event introduces kids to sports at a young age. Athletes with different mental and physical challenges rotated through activities that help motor skills. […]
South Walton County Mosquito Control District breaks ground on $8M facility
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — The people who protect South Walton County residents from mosquitoes are getting an upgrade. After 58 years, the South Walton County Mosquito Control District (SWCMCD) is getting an expansion. A groundbreaking off Highway 393 Thursday marked the start of a new headquarters for the SWCMCD. Director Darrin Dunwald […]
Holmes District School Board selects architect for new Ponce de Leon K-12 school building
The Holmes District School Board unanimously approved Clemons Rutherford and Associates as the architectural firm to oversee the construction of the new Ponce De Leon K-12 School Building during a special meeting on April 11. “We are excited that the board has selected an architect for the Ponce De Leon...
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 […]
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...
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 […]
Food trucks can apply to operate in some Walton County parks
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Walton County is opening bids to allow food trucks at certain parks. County commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to open a request for proposal (RFP) on potential food truck vendors. The vendors will be vetted and selected to open up shop at Legion Park and Paradise Park in South Walton […]
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