BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Last week, we told you that Lynn Haven commissioners unanimously voted 4 -0 to appoint Dave Lowery as the city’s new mayor. This comes after former mayor Jesse Nelson resigned, bringing the recall efforts to a halt. Just hours before his resignation on January 9th, Nelson also dismissed a lawsuit […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – From praise to powerful speeches and community reflection, local community members joined together not only to remember his words but to live out his message. “There was a time not many of us lived out in Lynn Haven, civil rights, diversity came in.We still have a long way to go; […] Read More

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) -The Walton County Sheriff’s Office arrested five people and impounded numerous vehicles after reckless driving and street racing over the holiday weekend. Deputies are continuing to crack down on these incidents on Highway 98 in Walton County. On Saturday night near Sandestin Boulevard and Highway 98, deputies were assisting a disabled […] Read More

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – On Monday, ZooWorld opened its doors for the first time since Thursday’s devastating fire that claimed the lives of seven lemurs. Pluto, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune, Mercury, and Venus are the ruffed lemurs who succumbed to smoke inhalation. Officials said preliminary findings indicate that the fire likely originated in […] Read More

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The cold weather didn’t stop crowds from showing out to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday. Several community organizations came together to bring the beloved event back to Panama City in a new way. “The chapter partnered with Rebuild Bay of Florida to bring back what Dr. Martin […] Read More

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Matrix Community Outreach Center is offering Cold Weather Emergency Sheltering at the DeFuniak Springs Community Center on Monday, January 19. The shelter is located at 361 N 10th Street, DeFuniak Springs, Florida, and will be open from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. for anyone without sufficient heating. Residents are […] Read More

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) – To honor and remember the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the city of Lynn Haven is hosting its annual MLK Festival. On Monday, January 19, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Sharon Sheffield Park will be full of festivities. This event will have live entertainment, performances from local youth […] Read More

FLORIDA (WMBB) – On Sunday morning, some Panhandle residents woke up to a sight most Floridians don’t expect to see. But what makes Sunday’s snowfall truly special is that it’s the first time on record the Sunshine State saw measurable snow in back-to-back years. “Past events have only occurred about five to seven times over […] Read More

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Dogs and their owners filled the patio at Props Brewery in Freeport on Sunday afternoon, all for a cause that hits close to home. “I love it. And I love to be able to have the dogs have fun, let people meet each other, and make new friends to set […] Read More

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – As discussions over the downtown marina progress, Panama City leaders are inviting the public to weigh in this week. There will be three opportunities for residents, business owners, and stakeholders to help shape what the marina looks like. The charrettes are designed to be hands-on sessions that allow residents to […] Read More