[[{“value”:” As the sun touched the horizon on the Gulf of Mexico on a recent evening in Seaside, a familiar sound echoed from the rooftop deck—but this time, the bell wasn’t just signaling the sunset. It was a toast to 40 years of “Good Food, Good People, and Good Times.” To celebrate four decades as the heart of Scenic Highway 30A, the entire staff of Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant gathered on the rooftop for a celebratory toast, honoring a legacy that began with two friends and a dream. “}]]  SoWal.com  Read More

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB)- An Okaloosa County man is heading to prison for 15-years. A federal judge sentenced 41-year-old Kevin Lamonte Powell Jr. this week, after he pleaded guilty back in August to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of firearms and ammunition by a convicted felon. On January 31st last year, authorities […] Read More

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Seacrest Wolf Preserve is facing an uncertain future. The unique sanctuary has been operating on land in Washington County for the last 25 years. Their mission is to protect a number of species of wolves, some of which are endangered, and to educate the public about the importance of preserving […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB)- Testimony has wrapped up for day two of the post-Mardi Gras road rage shooting trial for Jubal Simmons and IvyBella Encino. The defendants are facing different charges for the shooting that occurred last year at Harrison Avenue and Highway 231. Simmons fired several rounds into an SUV, killing 48- year-old Georgeann […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Couples from across the area are invited to participate in an event celebrating love, commitment, and faith. Destination Panama City is hosting a contest to be part of a special vow renewal ceremony on the Grand Mere. Couples will take a sunset cruise in the bay, reaffirm their vows, enjoy […] Read More

Big Picture Tonight through Thursday Things stay quiet but cold for the next day or so. Tonight will be cold again, with temperatures dropping into the mid to upper 20s. A few colder spots could briefly dip low enough for a hard freeze, but most places should stay just above that. Even though it may […] Read More

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Seaside brought together its 30A community partners on Wednesday to discuss their operations plan for the spring break season. “We have one goal in mind, which is to really make 30A, Seaside, and all the other communities come across for what it really is, which is a family destination,” Seaside […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Bay County’s Sheriff’s officials are gearing up for the 2026 Spring Break season, which is about a month away. Online chatter about takeovers on social media sites has piqued the Bay County Sheriff’s Office’s interest. “Just like every other year, there’s talk of takeovers. There’s talk of people coming here […] Read More