Cold Weather Advisory Tonight A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect from 1 AM CST, until 7 AM CST Tuesday morning. It will be very cold overnight. If you are outside for an extended period, there is a risk of hypothermia. Exposed pipes could also freeze, so take steps now to protect people, pets, plants, […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Lynn Haven Commissioners could soon transform the way residents interact with elected officials. Back in July, Panama City commissioners voted to limit public comment during commission meetings to agenda items only. Instead, non-agenda items would be discussed in newly created monthly town hall meetings designed to give residents another forum […] Read More

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A few weeks ago, News13 told you about the legal battle threatening Seacrest Wolf Preserve in Washington County. Monday, a judge ruled in favor of the landlord, ordering the sanctuary to leave the property it has occupied for 25 years. The preserve is home to wolves and other animals, and […] Read More

TALLAHASSEE – A pair of bills that could increase pay for high school coaches and allow them to financially help kids on their teams both earned unanimous support from the Florida Senate Thursday. “We have a lot of coaches that don’t make any money from doing this job,” said Sen. Corey Simon, a Tallahassee Republican […] Read More

The Country Artist’s Past Trouble With The Law Leads To Cancelation Of Shows Planned In Canada Tonight, Monday, Feb. 23, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the prolific country artist Charley Crockett was set to perform the second of several shows he had lined up in Canada. However, he announced on social media this morning, mere hours […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

Drone Espionage Act Hits Home on the Emerald Coast Staff Reports February 23, 2026 2:26 pm Aviation, Eglin Air Force Base, Emerald Coast, Hurlburt Field, Military In Brief: Who: Sen. Ashley Moody and bipartisan Senate co-sponsors What: Drone Espionage Act, updating the Espionage Act of 1917 When: Advanced Feb. 5, 2026 Where: U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, Washington, D.C.; local relevance on the Emerald Coast Why: To address rising drone surveillance threats and protect sensitive military installations WASHINGTON, D.C. — Legislation aimed at closing what supporters describe as a dangerous gap in federal law cleared a key hurdle Thursday as the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the Drone Espionage Act to the full Senate for consideration. The bill, introduced by U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, would update the The Espionage Act of 1917 made it a federal crime to take unauthorized videos of U.S. military installations. While certain forms of espionage and surveillance are already prohibited under federal law, videography of sensitive national defense sites is not explicitly criminalized under the century-old statute. Moody, whose home state is home to 21 military installations and three combatant commands, said the legislation reflects the rapid evolution of drone technology and the growing threat posed by unmanned aircraft systems flying over sensitive sites. “Florida is home to 21 military installations and three combatant commands—we must keep our bases protected and secure,” Moody said in a statement. “The Drone Espionage Act modernizes our laws to meet technological advancements and will protect against bad actors wishing to collect intelligence... Read More