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“When Jaws wants his Drumstick ... he’s gonna get his Drumstick!”

A video, posted by Tammy Scott on Facebook Sunday, shows a group of seven men working together to pull the shark in and hold it down, before one man started riding the big shark like a cowboy

Editor’s Note: We have updated this story. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WMBB) — After a long legal battle in federal court, the former mayor of Lynn Haven was sentenced for one felony count of lying to the FBI Monday. Margo Anderson, 68, will serve one month in prison followed by one year of probation. Judge Mark Walker […]

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - With a big stage, comes big responsibility, and the lineup for the 17th annual Summer Concert Series at Aaron Bessant Park is ready to take on the challenge. Back to Thursday nights by popular demand, the series kicks off Thursday, June 8 and features different...

The determination and perseverance that some people have are awe-inspiring. They set a certain goal and achieve it no matter what and this 18-year-old young boy named Collin Langston is no different. Four years ago, when he started high school, he was in his wheelchair but on his graduation on May 17, he walked and the entire arena stood up and cheered for him. The moment was caught on video and posted on Springfield Public Schools' official Twitter page.

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Big Brothers of Big Sisters of Northwest Florida fosters one-on-one mentoring throughout Bay and Okaloosa counties. In Bay County, there are 22 kids waiting for a mentor. This means 22 kids are signed up and ready to be matched with a mentor willing to share their time with them. However, […]

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — A mixed martial arts fighter, accused of manslaughter in the death of a Tyndall airman, is formally pleading not guilty. Ross Allen Johnson, 23, did not appear at Monday’s arraignment at the Bay County Courthouse. He has already filed a waiver of presence and a written plea of not […]

🎉 Hey there, my dear friends! Are you ready for a fun-filled weekend in Panama City, Florida? 🌴🌞. This Saturday, June 10th, from 2:00 to 4:30, the Lynn Haven Methodist Church will be hosting a fantastic event that you won't want to miss! 🎊

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — If you regularly drive in downtown Panama City you need to be aware of a major road closure. Work crews shut down the intersection of 4th Street and Harrison Avenue Monday morning. Workers began the Harrison Streetscapes project more than a year ago. Phase one costs around $7 million and […]

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — The Panama City Bullsharks baseball team needs more players to fill their roster. It is a completely free opportunity open to those on the autism spectrum ages 15 and up. This alternative baseball league based in Panama City has three practices left in its spring session. Players and volunteer coaches […]

The bankrupt retailer is handing back the keys to four locations in Florida, with sixteen others granted an extension. The retail industry has been hit hard this year, with several retailers filing for bankruptcy.

A decades-old staple in downtown Panama City has been shut since Hurricane Michael. But its opening date is inching closer. Former Lynn Haven mayor, Margo Anderson, learned Monday she'll spend a month in prison, sentenced for her role in a large city corruption investigation after Hurricane Michael.

PANAMA CITY BEACH − Rendy Lovelady says the 2023 Gulf Coast Jam was without a doubt the largest. As executive producer of the event, Lovelady said the 2023 concert, which was held from Thursday to Sunday at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach, garnered a crowd of more than 110,000 — almost 30,000 people every night.

PANAMA CITY BEACH − Despite a slight dip in nests from last year, officials say the 2023 sea turtle nesting season is off to a good start. According to Kennard Watson, director of Panama City Beach Turtle Watch, members of his group have tagged four nests so far this season, which spans from the beginning of May to the end of October. This is three fewer nests than were tagged during the same time last year.

In 1998, film crews descended on the quaint Walton County town of Seaside, and the end result helped put our area on the map. The Truman show starred Jim Carrey as a man who found out his entire life was being broadcast on live TV and no one was who they claimed to be.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — Hurricane season is officially here, and it’s important to be prepared. Here are some of the essential steps you need to take to ensure your safety and protect your property. STAY INFORMED It is crucial to pay attention to weather updates and evacuation orders. Have a way to get alerts […]

🎉🤣 Hey there, my fun-loving friends! Are you ready for a night of laughter and good times? Then let me tell you about an event you don't want to miss - Big Laughs at Little Village! 🎉🤣

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Happy Tuesday everyone!. The radar has been fairly quiet today, with just three or four storms across the Panhandle between 3 and 6 p.m. That’s set to change for tomorrow, with a moisture rebound helping to fuel more widely scattered showers and storms throughout Tuesday’s midday and afternoon hours.

In 1998, film crews descended on the quaint Walton County town of Seaside, and the end result helped put our area on the map. The Truman show starred Jim Carrey as a man who found out his entire life was being broadcast on live TV and no one was who they claimed to be.

🎉Hey everyone, it's time to fire up your taste buds and get ready for an epic culinary experience!🍴🌮. 📣Los Antojitos Mexican Restaurant is hosting an incredible event this Thursday, June 10th, called Steak Thursdays!🥩🥓🌯