You would be hard-pressed to find a time of year when I am more excited to be outside on the water than right now. The transition from winter to spring is, in a lot of ways, like the twilight before sunrise. Although it’s not spring yet, we can see it on the horizon and feel the changes taking   Read More

 [[{“value”:” The 2nd Annual Reeling in the Emerald Coast – Conservation Day is coming to Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This free family event, hosted by the park and Walton County 4-H, combines outdoor adventure with hands-on learning for the next generation of coastal stewards. “}]]  SoWal.com  Read More

When Does Season 21 Of AGT Premiere? After a long wait, AGT has revealed the names of all four judges and the host for Season 21. The previous season of America’s Got Talent (Season 20) ended on September 24, 2025. Singer and mom-to-be Jessica Sanchez was named the winner of the season, while comedian Chris […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

Kid Rock’s Nashville Bar Damaged By Fire On Tuesday morning (March 17), emergency crews were called to Kid Rock’s Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N’ Roll Steakhouse on Nashville’s Lower Broadway after reports that the building had caught fire. Firefighters quickly arrived on the scene, along with police officers who cleared the area and temporarily […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

 [[{“value”:” Get ready to kick off your shoes and dive into a weekend of bay-front rhythms and savory coastal flavors in SoWal’s North Beach at the foot of the 331 bridge in Santa Rosa Beach. The first-ever Smoke, Salt & Sound Festival is officially hitting the shores of South Walton this April 3–5, bringing a sunny, sandy three-day celebration to North Beach Social and The Bay. Whether you’re coming for the music, the food, or a little Easter magic, this free community event is shaping up to be a standout weekend in South Walton.   “}]]  SoWal.com  Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – It’s been 30 days since the warning period started for Panama City’s use of ‘RedSpeed’s Photo Enforcement System’ in its school zones. And the numbers are in for what city officials called a shocking amount of warnings issued during that time. The main goal of the implementation is to enhance […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Griff Griffitts’ new title as TDC-CVB President and CEO became official Tuesday. The Bay County Board of Commissioners approved his hiring, following his unanimous selection at last week’s TDC meeting. With any new job, his transition into the new role is a process, and Tuesday’s approval was an important step. […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Four local residents are all facing time in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug charges. 48-year-old Shontel Reshard Fedd and 45-year-old Mario Swanston are both from Port St. Joe. 45-year old Shannon Jarbar Clayton and 36-year-old Elizabeth Gray are from Panama City. Between November 2023 and April 2024, all […] Read More