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Update: BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – News13 acquired a copy of Dan Rowe’s contract. Under the Separation and Severance Pay section, it outlines how much he could be compensated: “Voluntary Resignation: During the initial or any renewal term, Mr. Rowe may terminate this Contract by voluntary resignation without cause upon three (3) months’ prior, written […] Read More

Eglin’s Medical Warriors Capture AFMC Hospital of the Year Title Staff Reports January 30, 2026 11:10 am Eglin Air Force Base, Health, Military In Brief: Who: 96th Medical Group, Col. Tara Lovell, and multiple award-winning Airmen and NCOs What: Won AFMC Hospital of the Year and 18 total annual awards When: Announced January 29, 2026 Where: Eglin Air Force Base, Florida Why: Exceptional patient care, high operational output, leadership, and mission readiness EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The 96th Medical Group at Eglin Air Force Base has been named Air Force Materiel Command’s Hospital of the Year, highlighting a banner performance year that delivered record-setting patient care and operational excellence. The honor comes after the medical group completed more than 500,000 patient visits, processed 700,000 laboratory tests, and issued over 6,000 medical clearances — milestones that helped secure a total of 18 AFMC annual awards across multiple departments. “This award demonstrates the hard work and the dedication of the entire staff,” said Col. Tara Lovell, commander of the 96th Medical Group. “It takes true collaboration and effort of each section to get the job done.” Beyond the hospital-wide recognition, Airmen and noncommissioned officers from dental, pharmacy, public health, mental health, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and aerospace medicine were honored for their outstanding performance. Senior Airman Bryson Rodgers of the 96th Dental Squadron earned Dental Airman of the Year for his work creating dental prosthetics that improved patient care and readiness. “This is not the end of my achievements,” Rodgers... Read More

Bud Light Began Teasing Their Super Bowl Commercial On January 21 Bud Light is a company that consistently delivers great Super Bowl commercials year after year, and this year is no different. The company began teasing its commercial on January 21st, a whole 2.5 weeks before the big game. The Super Bowl game is scheduled […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Pearl Lamonica center opened its doors to the public Thursday, spreading the word that people who are hurting emotionally have a place to go. Grief is different for everyone; for many, the hardest part is feeling like you’re going through it alone. “What we do here is we offer […] Read More

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla (WMBB)- Every second Tuesday of every month, in a small room at C3 church in Marianna, a group of women comes together to break bread, share laughs, and sometimes tears. The group members all have something in common: the loss of a child. Moms of Lost Children is a nonprofit started by […] Read More