CALHOUN COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – For years, the commerce building has stood along Blountstown’s main road as a center of daily life. “The original building was built as the Leonard Building in the 1915- 16 timeframe. And then in the early thirties, it burned. And then in 1936, it reopened as the McClelland Building,” City […] Read More

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) – Authorities are investigating a traffic crash in Lynn Haven that resulted in one person being hospitalized. According to authorities, the crash happened around 3 p.m. on Highway 77 at the intersection of Peach Tree Street, near the entrance to the Walmart Supercenter. Lynn Haven Police officials told News13 that one […] Read More

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – There was a steady flow of travelers on Monday afternoon, making their way through the TSA security line at ECP. It’s the first holiday season since the airport added an extra TSA line over the summer, and they are seeing the benefits, like shorter wait times even in busy […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – It is the season of giving. News13 and Bill Cramer Chevrolet GMC have teamed up again this year for the Salvation Army’s 42nd Annual Empty Stockings Fund. Thanks to you, we’re over halfway to our $200,000 goal. As of Monday, the total is $135,379.10. We’re getting close to the end […] Read More

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Director for Port Panama City has been selected to serve on an important state board. Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Alex King as one of four new members of the Space Florida Board of Directors. Before becoming the Executive Director of the Panama City Port Authority, King served as […] Read More

MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) – Investigators identified and arrested an additional suspect involved in the Gibbs Apartment homicide case. According to a news release, 19-year-old David Arthur Smith had an active warrant for an open count of murder. On Friday, Smith was taken into custody by the Orlando Police Department without incident. The investigation remains active, […] Read More

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Bonifay man was arrested for fleeing law enforcement after an attempted traffic stop on Sunday. According to a news release, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation on Pipkin Road. The deputy pulled behind the vehicle and activated emergency lights in […] Read More

Up-and-coming country singer Kata Hay, known for her time as a contestant on The Voice, is facing serious charges. The singer, whose real name is Kata Huddleston, was arrested on Wednesday, December 17, after the Goodlettsville Police Department in Tennessee shared a Facebook post asking for the public’s help in finding her. According to the […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Mary Esther Staff Reports December 22, 2025 10:50 am Crime, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County In Brief: Deputies responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a person down late Saturday night An adult female was found deceased inside a Kanuha Drive residence The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances MARY ESTHER — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday night at a residence on Kanuha Drive. Deputies were dispatched to the home shortly after 10 p.m. on December 20 after receiving a 9-1-1 call reporting a person down. Kanuha Drive is located off Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, north of Mary Esther. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found an adult female deceased inside the residence. Authorities have not released the victim’s identity, pending notification of next of kin. OCSO investigators remained on scene late into the night as they worked to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No additional details about possible suspects or arrests have been released. The Sheriff’s Office says the investigation remains active and ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available. Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. More Local News Crime Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Mary Esther Opinion Mid Bay News ranks the top ten football games from the 2025 season Okaloosa County Okaloosa Tech Students Excel in Cyber Competition Load More The post Fatal Shooting Under Investigation... Read More

The NTSB has released new information about the tragic plane crash that killed 7, including NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their son Ryder (5), and Greg’s daughter Emma (14). were aboard a business jet that crashed in North Carolina on December 18. Three other passengers were also traveling […] More Country Music Nation  Read More