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Washington County receives $1.3 million over 18 years for opioid recovery
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Like several other local counties, Washington County is trying to find ways to help people addicted to opioids. Sheriff’s officials are using $1.3 million from the state’s opioid lawsuit settlement over the next 18 years. The money will go to community outreach, and education, and help connect those struggling with […]
Cottondale softball and baseball win district titles
COTTONDALE, Fla. (WMBB) – The Cottondale baseball team defeated Chipley 3-2 and the Cottondale softball team beat Altha 6-5, both winning a Class 1A District 3 Championship. With the win, the Cottondale baseball team clinched its first playoff berth in 22 years and improved to 18-8 on the season. They will await their regional seeding […]
10 years ago: Historic rain, flooding hits Northwest Florida
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Ten years ago today, the Pandhandle began picking up the pieces after devastating floods destroyed homes, businesses and lives on April 29, 2014. Nearly two feet of rain submerged parts of Northwest Florida and Baldwin counties. "Typically the city of Pensacola receives approximately 65 inches of rainfall...
Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Coffee and Geneva counties Tuesday midday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 11:18 a.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until noon for Coffee and Geneva counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 11:18 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Opp, moving southeast at 15...
Malone man dead after motorcycle crash involving deer in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – In Marianna on Saturday, a crash involving a deer and a motorcycle resulted in one man dead and two injured. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a motorcycle was traveling south just after 9:30 p.m. on State Road 71 near Jasmine Drive. The driver collided with the deer causing both […]
Bozeman rallies to beat PSJ in district final
VERNON, Fla. (WMBB) – The Bozeman baseball team came from behind to defeat Port St. Joe 9-4 in the Class 1A District 4 Final in Vernon on Thursday night. The Bucks improved to 24-3 and will await their regional seeding and matchup. The Tiger Sharks fell to 19-6 and will await their regional seeding and […]
Annual rodeo coming up at Vortex Spring
Steers and cowboy hats will once again be present in Holmes County when the annual Professional Cowboy Association Rodeo will be held May 10–11 at The Original Vortex Spring in Ponce de Leon. Events will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the gate. Students six to 10...
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: Chipley Takes on Cottondale
The Chipley Tigers will take on the Cottondale Hornets at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Chipley is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses. Chipley is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They blew past Malone 10-0. Lauren Waits was...
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