January 2026

Martin Luther King Jr. events happening in the Panhandle

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Monday, parts of the Panhandle will be hosting events to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Lynn Haven The City of Lynn Haven will host their annual Martin Luther King Jr. Festival on Monday, January 19. The event will take place at Sharon Sheffield Park from 10 […] Read More


CHECK IT OUT: Snow across the Panhandle

FLORIDA (WMBB) – As snow falls across the Panhandle, viewers have sent in their photos and videos. Check some of them out below! HOLMES COUNTY: JACKSON COUNTY: WALTON COUNTY: WASHINGTON COUNTY: We want to see your snow pictures and videos! Email us with the location at news@wmbb.com. Read More

Snow begins to fall in the Panhandle

FLORIDA – (WMBB) – Snow has begun to fall early Sunday in the Panhandle. According to FL511, snow can be seen collecting along the grassy area in Walton County on I-10. Viewers have reported snow in DeFuniak Springs and Ponce de Leon in Holmes County, with the majority of other areas currently experiencing only rain. […] Read More

FDOT monitors Panhandle roadways as winter weather hits

FLORIDA (WMBB) – The Florida Department of Transportation is in full swing as the winter weather hits the Panhandle. According to FDOT, its District 3 winter weather response teams are actively monitoring roadways to ensure the safety of drivers. FDOT said its crews have been working through Saturday night applying anti-icing products on bridges and […] Read More

Rain and Snow mix Sunday morning

*Winter Weather Advisory in effect for: Jackson, Holmes, and Washington Counties. This begins Sunday 1/18/26 at 3 A.M. CST to 11 A.M. CST.* It’s been a somewhat warm and dreary day for the Panhandle, with scattered showers moving throughout the day Saturday. As Saturday evening progresses, rain showers will continue into the overnight hours at […] Read More


Two seriously injured in rollover crash in Jackson County

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash on Saturday morning in Jackson County. According to troopers, the crash happened at 8:15 a.m. on I-10 Westbound Mile Marker 141. A 78-year-old man driving an SUV from Jacksonville was traveling westbound and ran off the roadway to the left […] Read More

Missing Holmes County man found dead, investigation underway

HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on a missing persons case. According to authorities, Dennis Williams was last seen at his home on Monroe Paul Road on Monday. On Friday afternoon, they confirmed that they found Williams dead. Authorities did not provide any further details out of respect […] Read More