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Enroll your child in Voluntary Prekindergarten
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – It is not too late to give your child a jump start on their educational journey by enrolling them in Voluntary Prekindergarten. Voluntary Prekindergarten, or VPK, is a state-funded educational program that provides free prekindergarten for all 4-year-olds in Florida. Those who qualify are all children who are 4 years […]
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 […]
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...
Week-by-Week: The most exciting matchups for Bay County high school football in 2024
As the Florida high school football season is rapidly approaching and storylines begin to develop it is time that we look at which matchups for Bay County teams will have people talking and itching to attend this upcoming season. Week 1: Bozeman vs. Holmes County (Aug. 23) ...
64 Panhandle students participating in Mavericks STEM camp
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – 64 Panhandle middle and high school students are spending part of the week at Rutherford High School. They are participating in the Mavericks STEM camp. During this camp, students learn to build artificial intelligence models and real-world applications for science, technology, engineering, and math. The camp is sponsored by FSU […]
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 […]
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 […]
Local candidates address top issues in debate for Bay County Sheriff position
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A number of local candidates got another chance to face off on Wednesday on the issues. The Panama City Kiwanis Club hosted a debate between the two candidates running for Bay County Sheriff. Local attorney and Kiwanis member Douge Smith moderated the forum between incumbent Tommy Ford and Challenger Andy […]
Report: Florida's property insurance rates have risen by 42.5% since 2019
(The Center Square) — A new report shows that insurance rates for property owners in the Sunshine State have increased exponentially over the past few years. Florida TaxWatch released an in-depth analysis of Florida's property insurance market, examining underlying factors contributing to its instability and 42.5% rise since 2019. These include damages from hurricanes and litigation, which have put pressure on insurers and forced some to leave the state. According...
Florida Lobster Diver Finds Cocaine Instead Of Dinner
A Florida lobster diver looking for lobster approximately one mile offshore of Tavernier on the oceanside, found a package of suspected cocaine instead of a delicious dinner. The discovery was made just after 2pm, and rather than hit the clubs, the diver turned the package over to authorities. The Monroe County Sheriff then turned the package over to the U.S. Border Patrol.
Florida has an election in August. Here’s how your vote gets counted and verified
ORLANDO, Fla. – Special tests on voting machines are being conducted ahead of the Aug. 20 election and you can see those tests take place. Orange County held its logic and accuracy test on Friday, and it was open to the public. According to Florida law, every county is required to do this.
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