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Brothers at heart of jail healthcare scandal resurface Christopher Saul February 24, 2026 11:13 am Okaloosa County The brothers at the center of an investigation into the Okaloosa Jail’s healthcare policy have resurfaced again.    Former Okaloosa Jail Department Head Nolan Weeks and his brother, HealthCred Care President Chad LaBoy, announced in a press release that they plan to donate more than $140,000 to corrections departments and sheriff’s offices in Florida, Alabama, and Georgia.    HealthCred Care is a scheme that allows local governments to help sign up unsentenced inmates for healthcare through the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) as a way to reduce local government’s liability to pay for medical treatments directly.  The press release highlights the pair as co-founders of the business, even though the business was started while Weeks was still at the Okaloosa County Jail as a supervisor, and claimed he did not work for the business at the time.    We attempted to secure an interview with the brothers and were initially told by their Public Relations manager that they would be available. After a short time, we were informed that their schedules had filled and that they were no longer available at any time.    Should they become available, we’ll update the story. The Investigation and Nolan Weeks’s departure from Okaloosa County.  Nolan Weeks was hired at the Okaloosa County Jail over far more qualified applicants in 2022 to serve as a major of jail operations.    An investigation by Okaloosa County’s contracted attorneys at... Read More

The ‘American Idol’ Finalist Celebrated The Connection Country Music Has With Christian Faith He’s only 19 years old, but, on Feb. 20, John Foster made his 11th appearance singing from within the circle of the Grand Ole Opry. For his latest performance, he started with George Strait’s “Write This Down” before turning to one of […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

  One of the most common questions visitors ask when planning a trip to Panama City Beach is, “Where can I find the best smoked tuna dip?” This local favorite is a must-try at nearly every seafood spot along the coast. Made with fresh yellowfin tuna, seasoned with a blend of spices, and infused with a   Read More

Another Chapter Continues For The Yellowstone Universe The journey continues for Yellowstone’s Kayce Dutton. Premiering on CBS this Sunday (March 1), Marshals marks the next chapter in the Yellowstone universe, following John Dutton’s son as he forges a new path with an elite team of U.S. Marshals. Luke Grimes returns as Kayce and has hinted that fans will see […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – It was an emotional night as community members gathered to watch the debut of Rosenwald: Panama City Documentary created by filmmaker Henry Godwin. The film was inspired by stories Godwin’s father shared about attending Rosenwald High School during segregation. Rosenwald was the first all-black school in Bay County. “He was […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Frustration is growing for parents of local soccer players after Panama City Police were called to the Robert and Mary Cain Park at Oak Grove Field last Monday. Per an agreement with the city, the St. Andrews Soccer Club uses the park on Tuesdays and Thursdays for soccer practice. Panama […] Read More

Cold Weather Advisory Tonight A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect from 1 AM CST, until 7 AM CST Tuesday morning. It will be very cold overnight. If you are outside for an extended period, there is a risk of hypothermia. Exposed pipes could also freeze, so take steps now to protect people, pets, plants, […] Read More