Forecast Key Points Short-Term Forecast This evening through Tuesday Temperatures will slowly moderate over the next 24 hours as high pressure moves east of the area. One more cold night is expected tonight, with freezing temperatures across much of the region. It will not be as cold as recent nights, but inland areas can still […] Read More

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The South Walton Fire District firefighters responded to a residential structure fire on Monday in Santa Rosa Beach near E. Mack Bayou Road. According to a news release, around 1 p.m., crews encountered heavy fire that engulfed the home’s garage area. They immediately started tackling the fire. The next arriving […] Read More

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Join the 9th Annual Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival experience in Panama City Beach on February 7 & 8. The event will showcase over 20 local popular food trucks serving up crowd favorites on Saturday, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 […] Read More

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – When you talk about ICE, and recent immigration enforcement, the first thing that comes to most people’s minds is ICE agents arresting people off the streets, or confrontations between ICE agents and protestors, some of them resulting in deaths. But those scenes are mostly limited to places like Minneapolis or […] Read More

Turning Point USA Announced An Alternative Halftime Show For The Super Bowl The late Charlie Kirk co-founded his company, Turning Point USA, to inspire the younger generation to have their voices heard. The company was already on the rise, but once he was assassinated on September 10, 2025, thousands of requests have been filed to […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

TALLAHASSEE (WMBB) – Florida Decides Healthcare, a political committee sponsoring a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at expanding Medicaid coverage, was quick to turn its eyes to 2028 as the state declared an end to all initiative petition drives for the November ballot. With litigation ongoing, Smart & Safe Florida, seeking to put recreational marijuana on […] Read More

Eglin AFB Services Limited Amid Government Furlough Staff Reports February 2, 2026 3:10 pm Aviation, Eglin Air Force Base, Government, Military In Brief: Multiple services and facilities at Eglin Air Force Base are either limited or closed due to furlough and government shutdown. The 96th Force Support Squadron, 96th Medical Group, and 96th Civil Engineer Group report staffing reductions and potential delays. Outdoor recreation permits remain available, but visitors are advised to check office availability before visiting. EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The ongoing government shutdown and associated furloughs have affected several customer service areas at Eglin Air Force Base. Base leadership is advising personnel and visitors about limited services and closures across multiple departments. The 96th Force Support Squadron will operate with reduced staffing. Some services are limited, including Bayview Event Center (self-service only), Breeze dining facility (fewer stations, longer wait times), Field House and Lightning fitness centers, and Testing Services for CLEP, DSST, and Prometric exams. Airmen needing WAPS testing are advised to contact the Education Center to reschedule. Other areas like Marketing and DEERS/ID cards are operating with reduced staff, which may result in longer wait times. Several facilities are closed until further notice, including the library, pool, beach park at Post’l Point, Youth Center, School Liaison Office, Military and Family Readiness Center, Civilian Personnel Office, Education Center, Manpower, and Training Center. The 96th Medical Group warned of minor extended wait times for appointments and potential delays in medical evaluation board timelines and active-duty medical clearances.... Read More