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HARDY And His Wife Donate $45,000 To Mothers’ Milk Bank

The Country Star And His Wife’s Donation Has Led To A Special Fund Being Named After Their Daughter, Rosie Every birth is a miracle, but any parent could tell you that doesn’t mean the struggles end when the baby arrives. At the beginning of the year, on Jan. 6, country artist HARDY and his wife, […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

Bear Creek Feline Center hosts educational event for public

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Bear Creek Feline Center hosted a community-wide event this evening to teach the general public about caring for endangered Florida wildcats. Bertie Braddus, director of Bear Creek Feline Center, hosted the event at St. Andrews State Park.She educated attendees on a variety of subjects like the specialized care required for […] Read More


Bay District Schools graduation rate increases to 93.8%

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Bay District Schools is celebrating a milestone for student success. Over the past ten years, the district has gone from a 78% graduation rate to a now 93.8% rate. They have the second-highest rate in Northwest Florida, just behind Walton County. Bay District officials credit their daily attendance checks, tutoring, […] Read More

Precautionary Boil Water Notice issued for Bay County residents

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Bay County residents are being advised of a precautionary boil water notice after a water main line was damaged on 23rd St. and Bayview Avenue. The line has since been repaired, but residents in the following areas are advised to boil water used for all drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing […] Read More

Walton County Animal Shelter launches community food pantry

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – What started as a routine animal welfare check has turned into a new way to help the community. During one such visit, a Walton County Sheriff’s official noticed the animals weren’t the only ones in need of help. The family at the home was struggling to put food on the […] Read More

Ribbon cutting opens new chapter for Henry Park in DeFuniak Springs

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Community leaders and residents gathered Thursday morning for a ribbon-cutting at Historical Henry Park in DeFuniak Springs. “This was sort of the epicenter of the welcoming effort for our tourists and back then, this was the tourist industry of Walton County. You know, it’s since moved to the beach. But […] Read More

Protecting satsuma trees from the freeze

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panhandle farmers are trying to protect their crops from this weekend’s expected freeze. Workers at Cherokee Ranch in Jackson County are paying close attention to the satsuma trees. Protecting the trees is necessary for cultivating next season’s crop. A freeze can kill the limbs of the tree, making them unable […] Read More

JCFR wins Rural EMS Provider of the Year

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Jackson County Fire Rescue was awarded the 2025 Rural EMS Provider of the Year award last week in Orlando. Fire Chief Charlie Brunner says this award reflects the staff’s hard work over the last year. “Honestly, it’s just so overwhelming. So, we’re so humbled to be named this. This award […] Read More

Jackson County man charged with battery following manhunt

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Jackson County man has been arrested following a domestic violence dispute on Thursday. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, a domestic dispute broke out between 40-year-old Kirk Oliver and another individual. Deputies responded to the incident, where Oliver reportedly fired multiple shots, striking the victim’s vehicle, then fled […] Read More