[[{“value”:” The editorial team at Ocean Reef Vacation Rentals & Real Estate have put together a GRAYT venue guide with map to the 30A Songwriters Festival! The 30A Songwriters Festival isn’t just a weekend of great music—it’s a moving target. Dozens of venues. Miles of coastline. Multiple vibes unfolding at the same time. Knowing where to be is just as important as knowing who you want to hear. “}]]  SoWal.com  Read More

Maren Morris Stepped Away From Country Music In 2023 Maren Morris put the country music community on blast in a new video, calling the genre “very politicized” and “dicey.” This isn’t Morris’ first time speaking out against country music. In 2023, the “My Church” singer told the Los Angeles Times that she felt “very distanced” […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

FREEPORT, Fla. (WMBB) – The 2026 District Duals at Freeport High School showcased some of the area’s top wrestlers, but one school brought up a pair of eighth-grade girls to compete in lieu of the boys. North Bay Haven’s Addison Neufeld and Nova Estrada, regular practice partners on the Buccaneers’ girls wrestling team, stepped in […] Read More

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) – The Lynn Haven Police Department is seeking the public’s help in searching for a missing man. According to a news release, Douglas Shelton, 81, was last seen on Saturday, January 10, around 4 p.m., wearing black shorts and a graphic tee with a TACP logo on it. Lynn Haven Police […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Sunday’s sunset brought together neighbors, families, and activists in a quiet but powerful display of remembrance and solidarity. At Carl Gray Park, dozens lit candles, sang together, and sat in silence. Honoring not only Renee Good, but all lives touched by federal immigration enforcement. The vigil followed the national outcry […] Read More

GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Saturday night involving a single vehicle rollover in Gulf County. According to a news release, at around 11:44 p.m., a pickup truck driven by a 40-year-old Crystal River, Florida woman was traveling westbound on County Road 381, east of Shady […] Read More

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A cold weather emergency shelter will open this Sunday, January 11, at the DeFuniak Springs Community Center, located at 361 N. 10th Street. According to organizers, the shelter will open from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m for those in need of a warm, safe place. Individuals are encouraged to provide […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Hundreds lined up in Panama City Beach for a cold dip in the water. But it was all for a good cause. The Salty Goat Saloon hosted its 10th Annual Polar Plunge on Saturday. All of the proceeds from the plunge go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, in honor […] Read More

It’s been a warm and sunny day across the region, with highs this afternoon near 80 degrees for inland areas and upper 70s along the coast. Western counties have seen scattered showers and storms as a cold front continues to move through the Panhandle. This cold front will continue to weaken as it moves east […] Read More

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Alaqua Animal Refuge has a new program, focused on fueling those who fuel them. The “Nourish Alaqua” program is their new wellness initiative to help strengthen the emotional and physical well-being of staff members. The program kicked off with a bonfire for employees on Thursday. Local restaurants have stepped up […] Read More