GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Hundreds of people gathered in Cape San Blas to ring in the new year with the annual polar plunge. Both visitors and locals braved the cold for the tradition. For the tenth consecutive year, the Cape San Blas community came together to celebrate New Years Day with a polar plunge. […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Panama City woman is dead after she was hit by a truck crossing a busy Bay County highway on New Year’s Eve. It happened around 11:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 231 and Star Avenue. Panama City police officers said 23-year-old Alyssa Fox was walking across the northbound […] Read More

 [[{“value”:” Here is the 2025-2026 School Calendar from Visit South Walton – Use it to help plan your trips to SoWal. Locals can see when to promote business, events, and when to plan around traffic, and crowds at restaurants and grocery stores. The school calendar shows when K-12 schools and universities/colleges in our major travel markets will be on break and for school start dates. South Walton School Calendar includes 30A travel info for Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break and other holidays. “}]]  SoWal.com  Read More

 [[{“value”:” Sinfonia Gulf Coast continues the celebration of its 20th anniversary season with Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner, a powerhouse tribute concert performed live with the Sinfonia Gulf Coast orchestra. This high-energy main event takes the stage Thursday, Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Destin–Fort Walton Beach Convention Center. “}]]  SoWal.com  Read More

 [[{“value”:” Mystery, intrigue, and suspense take center stage as Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) presents Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of Agatha Christie’s novel, Murder on the Orient Express, running January 15 through February 1 at its theatre at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach. “}]]  SoWal.com  Read More

Country Music’s Breakout Star – Stephen Wilson Jr. Country music’s breakout star Stephen Wilson Jr. really made a name for himself at this year’s CMA Awards, drawing widespread attention and piquing the interest of new fans. Wilson Jr. first took the stage for an emotional cover of the hit, “Stand By Me,” during the show, […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

This article has been updated. You can read the update here: https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/update-panama-city-woman-dies-after-being-struck-by-a-truck-new-years-eve/ PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The road is now back open after law enforcement officials said a pedestrian was hit near Star Avenue and Highway 231 on New Year’s Eve. It happened around 11:30 p.m. The crash closed the intersection of Highway 231 […] Read More

  Everyone loves a trip to the beach, and here at Visit Panama City Beach, we want to make your beach day as easy-breezy as possible. Whether you’re visiting for a week or just spending the day, these tips will help you enjoy a fun and relaxing beach experience. Pack your bag! Before anything else,   Read More

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) – The City of Lynn Haven has officially launched a new weather safety system at its local parks. It’s called the “Perry Weather Alerting System.” A professional, on-site monitoring system that uses real-time data to track local weather conditions. The system can detect lightning activity up to 10 and 20 miles […] Read More