BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – News 13 and Bill Cramer Chevrolet GMC have teamed up again this year for the Salvation Army’s 42nd Annual Empty Stocking Fund. Thanks to you, we’re over halfway to our $200,000 goal. Monday’s total reached $105,804.31. However, we’re getting close to the end of our campaign, so we need your […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – It’s a name many in Bay County remember, ‘Busted in the Panhandle’. It originally aired for a few years on TV in the early 2000s. The show offered a candid look inside the Bay County Sheriff’s Office. After it stopped airing, they continued to get requests for it for years. […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A project to restore local bays and estuaries is moving into the next phase. The Coastal Conservation Association of Florida has just completed Phase One of the St. Andrews Bay project. They completed the $1 million job in September, installing close to 25,000 sediment tubes and more than 49,000 nursery-grown […] Read More

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Monday, the Panama City Police Department released further details about an undercover operation that resulted in multiple arrests for online prostitution and child exploitation. Detectives identified and arrested multiple individuals on charges from prostitution-related offenses to serious felony crimes, and traveling to engage in sexual acts with minors. Several […] Read More

Rob Reiner And Wife Michele Found Dead Of Apparent Homicide Decorated director Rob Reiner was found deceased in his Los Angeles home alongside his wife, Michele, on Sunday, December 14th. The couple, who were 78 and 68 years old respectively, appeared to have died from wounds consistent with a stabbing. There were no signs of […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

NAACP Pushes Back Against DeSantis Redistricting Staff Reports December 15, 2025 4:10 pm Crestview, Government, Okaloosa County, State Government In Brief: The NAACP Okaloosa County Branch opposes Governor DeSantis’ proposed congressional redistricting plan. The organization warns that the plan would weaken minority voting power and unfairly increase Republican representation. The NAACP calls on lawmakers and courts to adopt fair, transparent, and inclusive redistricting maps. Crestview, FL — December 15, 2025 — The Okaloosa County Branch of the NAACP has voiced strong opposition to Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed congressional redistricting plan, warning that it could weaken the voting power of Black communities and other marginalized groups across Florida. In a statement released Monday, the organization said redistricting should prioritize fairness, transparency, and adherence to the Voting Rights Act—not partisan advantage. “Governor DeSantis’ proposal threatens to reverse decades of progress toward equal representation by dismantling districts where Black voters have historically had the opportunity to elect candidates who reflect their communities,” the branch leadership said. Currently, Florida holds 28 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, with Republicans occupying 20 and Democrats 8. Under the Governor’s proposed map, Republican representation would increase to 26 of 28 seats, the NAACP said. The organization warned that such a shift could diminish minority voters’ ability to elect candidates of their choice and undermine public confidence in the democratic process. “This is not just about lines on a map—it’s about whether every Floridian has an equitable voice in the democratic process,” the branch emphasized. “Districts designed... Read More

Rob Reiner And His Wife Michele Were Killed On Sunday (December 14) The bodies of famed director and actor Rob Reiner, and his wife of 36 years, Michele, were discovered by their daughter on Sunday afternoon, allegedly showing signs of being stabbed. Initially, the LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton said they were not looking for […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Walton County Fire Rescue and Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the scene of a semi-truck fire on Monday morning. According to officials, the fire occurred on Interstate 10 near mile marker 73 east of the DeFuniak Springs exit. Officials confirm the fire has been extinguished; however, one […] Read More

$241M Contract Expands Joint Strike Missile Production Staff Reports December 15, 2025 12:38 pm Aviation, Eglin Air Force Base In Brief: The U.S. Air Force awarded a $240.9 million contract to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for Joint Strike Missile production through 2028. The contract covers missile rounds, containers, test hardware, and support items and is managed by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Eglin AFB.  The Joint Strike Missile is a long-range, air-launched precision weapon optimized for internal carriage on the F-35 fighter. The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $240.9 million contract to Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to continue production of the Joint Strike Missile, further expanding the military’s long-range precision strike capabilities. According to the Defence Blog, the firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract covers the production of Joint Strike Missile Lot Two rounds, along with missile containers, test equipment, and related support hardware. The award reflects continued investment in the missile system, which is designed for use by the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The contract was issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, which is serving as the contracting authority. Work under the agreement will be performed in Kongsberg, Norway, and is expected to continue through November 30, 2028. The Joint Strike Missile is a long-range, air-launched precision weapon optimized for internal carriage aboard the F-35, allowing the aircraft to maintain its low-observable, stealth profile while carrying a standoff strike capability. The missile is derived from Kongsberg’s Naval Strike... Read More

Gunfire Erupts on Dates Avenue, Two Injured Inside Fort Walton Beach Home Staff Reports December 15, 2025 12:13 pm Crime, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Public Safety In Brief: Unknown suspects fired multiple rounds into a Fort Walton Beach home early Friday morning. A male and a female inside the residence were struck but suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate and is asking the public for tips. FORT WALTON BEACH — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning shooting after multiple rounds were fired into a Fort Walton Beach home, injuring two people. According to a post shared by the Sheriff’s Office on its official Facebook page, deputies responded around 12:30 a.m. on December 13 to reports of gunfire at a residence on Dates Avenue. Investigators say a male and a female were inside the home when an unknown suspect or suspects fired several shots through a bedroom window. Both victims were struck by gunfire, but their injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening, the Sheriff’s Office said. At this time, no suspects have been identified, and the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to contact the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office at 850-651-7400. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers by calling 850-863-TIPS (8477), submitting a web tip, or using the P3 Tips mobile app. More Local News Aviation $241M Contract Expands Joint Strike Missile Production Crime Gunfire Erupts on Dates Avenue, Two... Read More