January 2026

General News January 29, 2026

Okaloosa man gets 15 years for distributing fentanyl

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB)- An Okaloosa County man is heading to prison for 15-years. A federal judge sentenced 41-year-old Kevin Lamonte Powell Jr. this week, after he pleaded guilty back in August to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon. On January 31st last year, authorities […] Read More

General News January 29, 2026

Seacrest Wolf Preserve fights eviction over insurance dispute

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Seacrest Wolf Preserve is facing an uncertain future. The unique sanctuary has been operating on land in Washington County for the last 25 years. Their mission is to protect a number of species of wolves, some of which are endangered, and to educate the public about the importance of preserving […] Read More
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General News January 29, 2026

BBC News Shuts Down Its Social Media Investigations Unit

BBC News has decided to shut down its long-running investigative unit known as BBC Trending after more than 13 years of operation. The closure, announced in late January 2026, results from ongoing cost-cutting efforts within the organization and will lead to the elimination of four positions, according to a report from Deadline. BBC Trending first […] The post BBC News Shuts Down Its Social Media Investigations Unit appeared first on Cord Cutters News. Read More

General News January 29, 2026

Slowly Warming Trend This Week

Big Picture Tonight through Thursday Things stay quiet but cold for the next day or so. Tonight will be cold again, with temperatures dropping into the mid to upper 20s. A few colder spots could briefly dip low enough for a hard freeze, but most places should stay just above that. Even though it may […] Read More

General News January 28, 2026

30A communities plan curfews for spring breakers under 18

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Seaside brought together its 30A community partners on Wednesday to discuss their operations plan for the spring break season. “We have one goal in mind, which is to really make 30A, Seaside, and all the other communities come across for what it really is, which is a family destination,” Seaside […] Read More

General News January 28, 2026

Bay County Sheriff’s Office prepares for 2026 Spring Break

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Bay County’s Sheriff’s officials are gearing up for the 2026 Spring Break season, which is about a month away. Online chatter about takeovers on social media sites has piqued the Bay County Sheriff’s Office’s interest. “Just like every other year, there’s talk of takeovers. There’s talk of people coming here […] Read More

General News January 28, 2026

New cell tower proposed for land at Marianna High School

MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) – If you’ve ever spent time on Caverns Road near Marianna High School, you’ve probably noticed the lack of reliable cell phone coverage in the area. Cell phone giant Verizon wants to improve service in that area. Last year, they contacted a Virginia-based cell tower company called Milestone Towers. “These gaps were […] Read More