General News March 5, 2026

Country Star Shares Why She Staged Her Own Fake Engagement

Country Singer Fakes Her Engagement Country star Harper Grace shared with thousands of followers she was engaged – but it turns out it was never real. A rising country singer and former American Idol contestant, she gained early attention in childhood for a widely shared performance of the U.S. national anthem. After her time on […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

General News March 5, 2026

ECP gears up for peak travel season as spring break starts

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB)- More and more passengers are arriving at Northwest Florida International Airport as we near the official start of the busy tourist season. ECP officials say they started to see an influx last week, but expect their peak to begin this weekend, as many universities start their spring break. That peak should […] Read More

General News March 5, 2026

Iconic Spinnaker Beach Club entryway finds new home

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB)- While many are looking forward to the new Tootsies Orchid Lounge being built at the former Spinnaker Beach Club site, some pieces of the club remain around the community. The structure you see in the video may look familiar; that’s because it used to be the entryway of the old Spinnaker […] Read More

General News March 4, 2026

Florida Supreme Court hears former JCSO deputy racketeering case

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The case of a former Jackson County sheriff’s deputy, who planted drugs on innocent people, went before the Florida Supreme Court Wednesday morning. Zach Wester was originally sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison after his 2021 conviction on 19 charges, including racketeering. Body camera footage showed Wester […] Read More
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General News March 4, 2026

Swap Your iPad For A Tablet With A Paper-Like Feel: TCL NXTPAPER 14 Falls Under $360

Prime members can save $110 on a cutting‑edge tablet designed specifically for reading, note‑taking, and multitasking. The TCL NXTPAPER 14 is on sale for $359.99, 23% off, a single device that works as a comfortable long‑read e‑reader, a capable Android tablet for apps and streaming, and a responsive digital notebook for handwriting and annotation. Not […] The post Swap Your iPad For A Tablet With A Paper-Like Feel: TCL NXTPAPER 14 Falls Under $360 appeared first on Cord Cutters News. Read More

General News March 4, 2026

Apalachicola Water & Sewer District bill moves to Florida Senate

APALACHICOLA, Fla. (WMBB) – On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 4103, a bill that would create a dedicated Apalachicola water and sewer district in Franklin County. The bill would transfer all assets, authority, and responsibility away from the city to a state entity. State Representative Jason Shoaf filed the bill in response […] Read More

General News March 4, 2026

Suspect for deadly Crestview shooting in custody, officials say

Video above: Understanding the difference between homicide, murder and manslaughter UPDATE (7:20 p.m.): According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, a suspect in the shooting death of a Mary Esther man is now in custody in another jurisdiction. Officials say more information is coming. UPDATE: News 5 has learned more about a deadly shooting in […] Read More

General News March 4, 2026

Flluxe Arts Festival back in Panama City featuring music and art

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – If you’re strolling through the Farmer’s Market this weekend, you’re in for a colorful surprise. ‘Flluxe Arts Festival’ is returning to downtown Panama City. It’s the sixth annual Florida Luxe Arts Festival hosted by the Bay Arts Alliance. The streets will be transformed into an art gallery with vibrant chalk […] Read More