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Bay County woman arrested for the murder of her mother
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Wednesday, a woman is dead following an apparent homicide in Hiland Park. Bay County deputies said they were dispatched to a suspicious person walking along Highway 231 near Transmitter Road around 11:30 a.m. appearing in distress. A patrol deputy was able to locate and make contact with the female […]
Furry friends need your help in Bay County
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Some four-legged friends around Bay County would love for you to welcome them into your heart and home. Organizations like Castaway Cats and Dogs are preparing rescued animals for loving families. This non-profit organization’s mission is to provide a second chance for animals whose life...
Bay County woman awaits a grand jury for the murder of her mother
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A judge has ordered a local woman held without bond on an open count of murder. She’s accused of brutally killing her mother. 37-year-old Tiffany Braddock allegedly stabbed her mother to death in the Hiland Park home the two shared. Bay County Sheriff’s deputies say they received calls about a […]
News 13 Pet Adoption Option: Geneva
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Meet Geneva, News 13’s Pet Adoption Option of the Week! This 5-year-old tricolor Chihuahua is available for adoption at the Bay County Animal Shelter. Learn more about other adoptable animals at the shelter. Bay County Animal Control is located at 6401 Bay Line Drive, Panama City, FL 32404, or call […]
Proposed fundraising solution for road repairs in SweetBay area
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Panama City Commissioner proposed a creative solution to fund road repairs in the SweetBay area. On Tuesday, Commissioner Brian Grainger said roads such as Forest Park Circle, Candlewick Circle, and Venetian Villa are in need of repair. However, city funding and grants aren’t available for the project, so Grainger […]
FDOT discussed State Road 20 comprehensive study
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Florida Department of Transportation has plans to widen State Road 20 all the way across Bay County. Florida Department of Transportation officials said they plan on elevating portions of the road and widening it to 4 lanes. “We’re looking at widening State Road 20 from State Road 79 and […]
Callaway man facing two life sentences for sexually assaulting a child
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Callaway man will spend the rest of his life in prison after officials said he sexually battered a child. According to the State Attorney’s Office, 29-year-old Mark Jackson Jr. was found guilty on Wednesday of Sexual Battery of a Person Less than 12 years old and Lewd or Lascivious […]
The wait is almost over for GCSC’s new Natural Sciences building
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Gulf Coast State College staff and students have been waiting for a new science facility for more than a decade. The wait is almost over. The new natural sciences building is taking shape as a premiere environment for teaching and learning the sciences. The brand-new 43,000-square-foot 3-story building will welcome […]
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