WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB)- On Thursday, Walton County commissioners approved the final closing documents for purchasing property at 115 Sandy Lane in Santa Rosa Beach. The keyword there is sandy. The land includes a home on beachfront property, and its purchase will mark the start of a pilot program for the county. The plan is […] Read More

The mother-in-law of retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle shared the final text she received from her daughter moments before a tragic plane crash in North Carolina. Greg and Cristina Biffle were among seven who died in a plane crash in at a regional airport in Statesville, North Carolina, on Thursday (Dec. 18). The Biffles were […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB)- At Tuesday’s Panama City commission meeting, city officials unveiled more details about the logistics and the design of the downtown marina project. Although the full design drawings are incomplete, city leaders already have a clearer picture of what it will cost taxpayers to build the first 50 slips. “The city doesn’t […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla (WMBB)- Bay District Schools provided documents that outline their bullying investigation protocol along with bullying data. A few weeks ago, we told you about two parents who said their children were being bullied at a Bay District school. After those stories aired, News13 received an overwhelming response from parents and students who […] Read More

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Panama City Fire Department responded to a house fire in Millville around 3:00 pm Thursday. Officials say there were no injuries. The residence was unoccupied at the time of the fire and reportedly has been for a while. First responders arrived at the scene within three and a half […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – For more than a century, Mae Bell Whitfield was a familiar face in St. Andrews. A woman known for her faith, her resilience, and her wisdom. Her family moved from Southport when she was just three years old. And her earliest memory was crossing the wooden bridge between Southport and […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – “I needed the help and god provided, and it’s such a blessing to be able to have the help,” Angel Tree recipient Christa Martinez said. “I mean, I have $20 in my name, you know, to be able to just like it’s such a blessing that my kids are going […] Read More

250 Laptops Bring Opportunity to Emerald Coast Staff Reports December 18, 2025 4:44 pm Charities and Nonprofits, Emerald Coast, Schools and Education In Brief: Who: Derrick Brooks Charities, AT&T, Compudopt, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, Shervin Rassa What: Distribution of 250 laptops and internet access for local kids and families When: Dec. 16–17, 2025 Where: Emerald Coast Boys & Girls Club (Fort Walton Beach) and Boys & Girls Club of Escambia County (Pensacola) Why: To address the digital divide and provide devices and connectivity to underserved children and families PENSACOLA & FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 18, 2025) – Derrick Brooks Charities, in partnership with AT&T and Compudopt, led two back-to-back laptop distributions this week, placing a total of 250 refurbished laptops directly into the hands of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast members (“club kids”) and their families across Escambia, Okaloosa, and Walton counties. At each site, 125 laptops funded through a generous contribution from AT&T were distributed to preselected recipients through local Boys & Girls Clubs. Eligible households receiving devices may also qualify for up to one year of AT&T Fiber at no cost through a philanthropic program administered by Compudopt, providing both the hardware and connectivity to help students fully engage in online learning and digital activities. “Tonight, you could see what opportunity looks like on a child’s face,” said Shervin Rassa, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast. “For many of our club kids, this is the first... Read More

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The first college in Franklin County is one step closer to opening. On Thursday, Haney Technical College received the keys to their aviation building at the Apalachicola Regional Airport. “I will say it on behalf of the Bergher family and the Franklin County Board of Commissioners, here are the keys […] Read More

Cody Johnson has some simple but powerful words for anyone who idolizes him. There are a lot of young people out there who look up to Cody Johnson, and it’s easy to see why. The country star has built a very impressive career. He has six albums with multiple songs that have climbed to the […] More Country Music Nation  Read More