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Georgia man charged with second-degree murder following downtown Panama City shooting
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Georgia man accused of killing another man in downtown Panama City was back in court on Monday for arraignment. 38-year-old Demarcus Lykes is facing second-degree murder charges for the fatal shooting of 42-year-old Berris McNamee, also from Georgia. The incident occurred early in the morning on September 3rd after […]
Convicted killer claims mental illness heavily influenced his actions
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — Convicted killer Robert Bailey’s attorneys argue his mental conditions heavily influenced his actions when he shot and killed Panama City Beach Police Sergeant Kevin Kight on March 17, 2005. During his trial nearly 20 years ago, Bailey tried to use the insanity plea. He was diagnosed with bipolar and personality […]
Lynn Haven commissioners move forward with new Grease Pro development
LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) — Lynn Haven residents packed city hall again on Tuesday to oppose plans for a quick oil change business. They don’t want a new Grease Pro near their neighborhood at the corner of Harvard Boulevard and Highway 390. They say they’re concerned about more traffic congestion and noise, but they’re also […]
Demolition underway at Panama City Mall’s Sears building
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Workers were back at the old Sears building at the Panama City Mall continuing its demolition. On Monday, they began demolition on the Highway 231 side of the building, at the entrance to the hardware and lawn & garden departments were located. The mall was destroyed during Hurricane Michael in […]
Bay County cities to auction off vehicles and equipment this weekend; public invited
PANAMA CITY BEACH — The cities of Callaway, Panama City, Springfield and others are joining together for a government surplus auction this weekend. The auction is taking place on Oct. 26 at 9 a.m. at at 3847 E Bus. Hwy 98. Trucks, cars, RVs and a boat are listed in the auction's online...
Cop killer is being re-sentenced 19 years after his crime
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — 42-year-old convicted killer Robert Bailey is back in a Bay County Courtroom this week. He’s being resentenced for killing Panama City Beach Police Sergeant Kevin Kight nearly 20 years ago. When jurors convicted Bailey in 2007, they recommended the death penalty by an 11-to-1 vote. In 2016, the U.S. Supreme […]
Pizza delivery driver choked out after road rage incident
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Dramatic video of a road rage incident turned violent. Video provided by Josie on the Go shows a Marcos pizza delivery driver in a chokehold Friday evening by a large man in a cowboy hat. According to sources, the driver identified as 22-year-old Dakota Cain Orme was allegedly followed […]
Crash causes water disruption in Panama City
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – According to Panama City officials, the Cove and downtown Panama City area were without water Tuesday afternoon after a car ran into a fire hydrant. The hydrant was located at the corner of Wilson Ave and E First Court. Officials have shut off a valve to isolate the impact, but the […]
Panama City commissioners find short-term solution to water bill concerns
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City commissioners say they want to work with customers regarding some big problems with their water bills. The issue surfaced two weeks ago, when Commissioner Brian Grainger said some residents had complained about extremely high bills. This all started during Hurricane Michael when water meters were damaged. Other meters […]
Disputes over the future of Springfield Schools
Springfield, Fla. (WMBB) – A couple of years ago, Mayor Ralph Hammond approached then Superintendent Bill Husfelt about Everitt Middle School and Springfield Elementary School. He claims Husfelt said there were plans to rebuild, but that never happened. Mayor Hammond says one roof is missing, there’s mold, vandalism and trespassers on the school properties. He […]
Amendment 4 divides the community
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Amendment 4 is one of two citizen-initiated bills on the ballot. The other is Amendment 3 legalizing recreational marijuana. The bill’s official name is “The Amendment to limit government interference with abortion.” There is a lot of discussion and misinformation surrounding the referendum. Some government officials take issue with the […]
'A lot of riders': Thunder Beach to hold 24th fall rally this week in Panama City Beach
PANAMA CITY BEACH — Thousands of motorcyclists are slated to flood the Beach this week for a popular biannual event. According to Joe Biggs, president of Thunder Beach Productions, the group will hold its 24th autumn rally in Panama City Beach from Wednesday to Sunday. The event will boast three venues: Frank Brown Park, Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach and across the street from Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant. ...
Panama City commissioners define 2025 spring break hours
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City commissioners changed their spring break policy in a meeting on Tuesday night. They are now defining spring break as the month of March. Previously the spring break ordinance defined spring break as the period from March 1st to April 15th. This change will fall in line with Panama […]
Bay District School Board members vote to approve changes to new dress code policy
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — A dress code task force presented Bay District School Board members with a new policy during a workshop on Tuesday. A few hours later changes were made to the code. Some big changes involve the kind of tops students are allowed to wear. Collared shirts for both boys and girls […]
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