BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Rebuild Bay and Bay County Emergency Services will open an overnight warming shelter on Monday, January 26, in anticipation of freezing temperatures. According to organizers, the shelter will be located at A.D. Harris Learning Village, 819 E. 11th Street, Panama City. It will be open Monday at 6 p.m. through […] Read More

MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) – A few months ago, Jackson Hospital unveiled its state-of-the-art Da Vinci 5 robot. This robot is a surgical robot used by general surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgeries. Earlier this week, Jackson County residents were able to stop by the hospital and meet the robot, Dr. Jack. The surgeons currently trained […] Read More

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday to an armed subject having a mental health crisis at the Red Roof Inn in DeFuniak Springs. Authorities said when they arrived around 1 a.m., they discovered 55-year-old Patrick Thomas Newsome was alone in the hotel room armed with a 9mm handgun. Newsome […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Something new is brewing in Panama City. A local coffee shop opened a new location in downtown Panama City. The Panama City Coffee Company opened a new location on Harrison Avenue and hosted a grand opening on Saturday. The company was started in 2020 by Daniel Pratt. Customers were able […] Read More

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Saturday morning. Troopers said a 23-year-old man from Newton, Alabama, was driving a pickup truck traveling north on State Road 77 just south of Vicki Road. As the pickup truck was traveling, a pedestrian, a 22-year-old man from Caryville, Florida, […] Read More

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Torch Run has been an annual event at FSU Panama City for many years. But it’s a little different than its original form.  “Back years ago, it started out as an actual run as part of homecoming festivities for FSU, where students would run from the Panama City campus to […] Read More

Outstanding Achievement: Okaloosa High Schools Dominate National AP Honor Roll Staff Reports January 24, 2026 1:09 pm Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: Who: Okaloosa County School District, Choctawhatchee High School, Fort Walton Beach High School, Niceville High School, Superintendent Marcus Chambers What: Named to the 2025 College Board AP School Honor Roll When: January 23, 2026 announcement Where: Okaloosa County, Florida Why: For expanding access to AP courses, improving exam success, and strengthening college readiness OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Three Okaloosa County high schools have earned national recognition for expanding access to advanced coursework and improving student achievement. The Okaloosa County School District announced that Choctawhatchee High School, Fort Walton Beach High School, and Niceville High School have been named to the College Board’s 2025 AP School Honor Roll — a prestigious distinction that highlights strong performance in Advanced Placement programs. Choctawhatchee High School received Gold-level recognition, while Fort Walton Beach High School and Niceville High School each earned Silver status. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes high schools nationwide that meet rigorous benchmarks tied to college readiness, student participation, and exam performance. Schools are evaluated across three core areas: expanding access to AP courses, helping students earn qualifying exam scores for college credit, and encouraging students to take multiple AP courses throughout their academic careers. According to the district, these benchmarks reflect a broader commitment to preparing students for postsecondary success through early exposure to college-level coursework. Superintendent Marcus Chambers praised the achievement,... Read More