Bay County, FL

Lynn Haven, FL

Kentucky State

Panama City Beach, FL

Getting ready for the 10th annual Chamber of Commerce block party. Food, T-Rex races, and more at the Chamber's 2023 block party. Local restaurant owner shares how 2022 ‘PCB Takeover’ event impacted business. Family whose kids were killed in PCB in 2020 welcome newborn baby. Updated: 13 hours...

The Chamber of Commerce 2023 block party

Family whose kids were killed in PCB in 2020 welcome newborn baby. Some happy news for a Kentucky family who lost their two children in a tragic accident in Panama City Beach in 2020; the Kirchgessner's announced Thursday they have welcomed a healthy baby girl into the world. Updated: 5...

One year since PCB takeover

Panama City, FL

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Several Panama City nonprofit organizations are fundraising for animal services. Saturday morning Operation Spay Bay hosted its Spay Bay Fun Day. The event featured face painting, a dunking booth, food, clinic tours and was pet and family friendly. The event was designed to help fundraise...

Local nonprofits prioritize pets

WMBB

This story is no longer being updated. Read the full story here. PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Panama City Beach police are investigating after a teenager suffered minor injuries during an incident at a hotel on Front Beach Road. Police said the victim, a teenage boy, had a small cut on his shoulder. “He […]

Heavy police presence in Panama City Beach

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Get ready for hundreds of businesses, first responders, local celebrities, and duck racers to join together in support of Beach Care Services. The organization raises money to provide emergency financial assistance to those who work or live in Panama City Beach. The annual duck...

Preparing for 2023 Duck Races

Tennessee State

Destin, FL

CBS 42

DESTIN, Fla. (WKRG) — A shark spotted in the Gulf of Mexico greeted spring breakers in Destin on Wednesday. Video taken on March 22 shows the shark approach two girls on boogie boards before turning and swimming away. The video was taken around 5 p.m. from a condo on the beach just Southeast of Destin […]

WATCH: Shark swims close to spring breakers in Florida

Florida State

Chipley, FL

The biggest home accessory sale in Northwest Florida starts on Thursday, March 23, 2023, with 50% off everything at WestPoint Home Factory Outlet in Chipley, Florida. The Annual 50% Off Spring Warehouse Sale begins on Thursday, March 23 and extends through April 3, 2023. WestPoint Home is located at 1414...

WestPoint Home Factory Outlet in Chipley, Florida Holds ‘50% Off Spring Warehouse Sale’, Starts Thursday, March 23 through April 3, 2023

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Last year, shops and restaurants at the Shoppes at Edgewater were forced to close after rowdy crowds caused problems for law enforcement. The closure hurt local business owners. “Last year we had to close down two nights, it cost me over $50,000 in revenue,” American Charlie and Firefly restaurant […]

Panama City Beach business owner concerned about Spring Break

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -The Panama City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Shawn Edward Davis Jr. Law enforcement officials report Davis is wanted on charges of domestic battery and strong-armed robbery. He was reportedly last seen wearing a blue shirt, and grey pants with...

PCPD searching for wanted man

After much discussion, the Destin City Council voted 5-0 in favor of waiving parking fees on May 18 for the 66th annual Blessing of the Fleet at the Marler Street Parking Lot. The city recently agreed to increase the parking fees in the city's Pay-to-Park areas in the harbor district as well as on the beach side to $20 per day, which is supposed to go into effect in mid-May.

Parking fees waived for 66th annual Blessing of the Fleet

WKRG News 5

DESTIN, Fla. (WKRG) — A fence sits on Norriego Point in Destin blocking the public from parts of the harbor beach area. Norriego Point is the Western tip of Holiday Isle in the luckiest fishing village. From the water, a floating barrier is blocking the sand from any boats or kayakers looking to enjoy the […]

Parts of Norriego Point in Destin closed off for development and park project

Walton County, FL

Defuniak Springs, FL

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — Firefighters responded to a tanker fire on Interstate 10 Saturday. In a Twitter post, Walton County Fire Rescue said a tanker truck caught fire on I-10 about five miles east of the DeFuniak Springs exit. The incident initially closed eastbound traffic before officials were able to open one lane. Officials […]

Tanker fire on Interstate 10 near DeFuniak Springs

Alabama State

GENEVA, Ala. — Two suspects who were heavily armed and had ski masks were on their way to Panama City Beach when a flat tire landed them in jail, according to law enforcement. According to Geneva County Chief Deputy Danny Staley, deputies encountered the two suspects last week on...

Flat tire detours 2 suspects with guns, ski masks from Fla. beach to Ala. jail

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The price comparisons could be closer than you think. When considering relocating to a new city or town, one of the most important factors to consider is the cost of living. This includes the cost of housing, groceries, energy, and other necessities. In this article, we'll compare the cost of living in Key West, Destin, and Santa Rosa Beach, with a focus on home prices, grocery costs, energy pricing, and rent versus purchase costs for 3-bedroom homes.

Is Key West Now Cheaper to Live In Than Destin/30A ?

This story was updated at 1:55 p.m. with new information PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — One person is dead after what police are calling a homicide in Glenwood Saturday night. Panama City Police officials said the scene of the crime is a home at 815 N. MacArthur Avenue. They said a male victim was pronounced […]

PCPD: One dead in Glenwood homicide

Okaloosa County, FL

Fort Walton Beach, FL

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — The Northwest Florida Fairgrounds is under a $4 million contract between the City of Fort Walton Beach and the Okaloosa County Government. The City Council once spoke about making the land surplus and selling the property. The community and the County staff approached the city to keep it as […]

Northwest Florida Fairgrounds to remain public in 20-year, $4M dollar sale to Okaloosa Co.

Freeport, FL

FREEPORT, Fla. (WMBB) — Emergency responders are currently tackling an outdoor fire in Freeport Thursday afternoon. According to a Facebook post by Walton County Fire Rescue officials, the fire is burning on Kaylee Road off of Joe Dugger Road. The blaze currently covers several acres and is threatening nearby structures. Both Walton County Fire Rescue […]

Walton County firefighters battle Freeport blaze

Eglin Air Force Base, FL

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (WALA) - The 96th Test Wing will conduct an active assailant exercise on Monday, March 27 from approximately 8 a.m. to noon, base officials announced. The annual training exercise will take place on the west side of the installation at and around Eglin Elementary School....

Eglin AFB plans active assailant exercise Monday

Illinois State

Okaloosa Island, FL

OKALOOSA ISLAND, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A man from Illinois has been charged with attempted murder after a swimming pool incident at an Okaloosa Island condominium. According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, a security guard said 33-year-old Seth Beavers allegedly tried to drown him in the property’s swimming pool on Friday night.

Man charged with attempted murder after pool incident

Fishing is in our blood. We wouldn’t be the same without it! Don’t believe us? Spend a day on the water with one of the top fishing charters in Panama City Beach, and you'll see what all the fuss is about. No matter what time of year you visit, you’ll find there’s plenty to catch in our Gulf waters.

Top Panama City Beach Fishing Charters

Callaway, FL

CALLAWAY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A man is in custody after deputies say he stabbed his grandparents. On Thursday, Bay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call about an incident on Colonial Drive in the Callaway area. Deputies say when they arrived, two victims were found with stab wounds...

Stabbing in Callaway, suspect arrested

Southport, FL

Tyndall Air Force Base, FL

Youngstown, FL

Ebro, FL

Fountain, FL

Sunny Hills, FL

Inlet Beach, FL

Kinard, FL

Watersound, FL

Alys Beach, FL

Overstreet, FL

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Panhandle Stompers invite you to take a spin on the dance floor

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Not much good can be attributed to COVID but members of one local line dancing group say it was the catalyst...

Panhandle Stompers invite you to take a spin on the dance floor

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