FLORIDA (WMBB) – Alligator Alcatraz. Guns. Social media. Legal battles about those and myriad other Florida issues remain unresolved heading into 2026. Here are 10 big legal issues to watch in the coming year: — ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ: The immigrant-detention center in the Everglades, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” has spawned a series of court battles since Florida […] Read More

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On December 20, Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reckless driving complaint involving a lifted black truck swerving in and out of traffic on 331 South. Deputies said they quickly located and stopped the vehicle in the Publix shopping center near Marquis Way. The driver, 43-year-old Dustin Wayne […] Read More

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – According to the National Weather Service Tallahassee office, Walton County is under a cold weather advisory with potential wind chills of 17-24 degrees into Tuesday. The Matrix COC will be offering Cold Weather Emergency Sheltering on Monday, December 29, from 5 p.m until Tuesday at 7 a.m at the DeFuniak […] Read More

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Panama City man was sentenced to 6 years in prison after pleading guilty to retaliation against a federal informant, transmission of threatening communications in interstate commerce, and supervised release violations. According to court documents, on May 31, 2024, Thomas Zachary Breeding, 41, sent Facebook messages threatening bodily injury to […] Read More

 [[{“value”:” Rinse off the old and welcome the new! South Walton Fire District will hold its Annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day at Ed Walline Public Beach Access. In-person sign-up starts at 11AM at Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar on January 1, 2026, which will be followed by a costume contest at 12PM, and the Plunge itself at 1PM. “}]]  SoWal.com  Read More

Miranda Lambert’s Precious Pup, Cher, Has Died At The Age Of 15 Miranda Lambert is mourning the death of her beloved Chihuahua, Cher, who “crossed the rainbow bridge” on December 27. The singer honored her “sweet bear Cher” in a heart-tugging tribute on social media, writing: “Cher gave us 15 years of love and all […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – It’s finally time to say goodbye to 2025 and welcome in 2026. Here are some family-friendly events to kick-start a great New Year in the Panhandle. Panama City Beach will host its most exciting end-of-the-year celebration, the New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop at Pier Park on December 31 from […] Read More

UPDATE: Officials said the fire is out. The Florida Forest Service is on scene, cutting lines around the burned area. No structures were damaged, and there were no injuries. WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Residents are urged to use caution and stay alert due to a brush fire along Williams Road just north of DeFuniak […] Read More

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call about a vehicle traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes on Highway 98 on Saturday. According to a deputy, just before 1:30 a.m., the vehicle was approaching him head-on on Highway 98 and Old Blue Mountain Road. The deputy was able […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a traffic accident on Highway 231 Richardson Road northbound on Saturday. According to a news release, motorists are advised to take a detour from Transmitter Road to 390. Authorities have not confirmed how long the closure will last. Read More