BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – It is the season of giving. News13 and Bill Cramer Chevrolet GMC have teamed up again this year for the Salvation Army’s 42nd Annual Empty Stockings Fund. Thanks to you, we’re over halfway to our $200,000 goal. As of Monday, the total is $135,379.10. We’re getting close to the end […] Read More

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Director for Port Panama City has been selected to serve on an important state board. Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Alex King as one of four new members of the Space Florida Board of Directors. Before becoming the Executive Director of the Panama City Port Authority, King served as […] Read More

MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) – Investigators identified and arrested an additional suspect involved in the Gibbs Apartment homicide case. According to a news release, 19-year-old David Arthur Smith had an active warrant for an open count of murder. On Friday, Smith was taken into custody by the Orlando Police Department without incident. The investigation remains active, […] Read More

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Bonifay man was arrested for fleeing law enforcement after an attempted traffic stop on Sunday. According to a news release, a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle committing a traffic violation on Pipkin Road. The deputy pulled behind the vehicle and activated emergency lights in […] Read More

Up-and-coming country singer Kata Hay, known for her time as a contestant on The Voice, is facing serious charges. The singer, whose real name is Kata Huddleston, was arrested on Wednesday, December 17, after the Goodlettsville Police Department in Tennessee shared a Facebook post asking for the public’s help in finding her. According to the […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Mary Esther Staff Reports December 22, 2025 10:50 am Crime, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County In Brief: Deputies responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a person down late Saturday night An adult female was found deceased inside a Kanuha Drive residence The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances MARY ESTHER — The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday night at a residence on Kanuha Drive. Deputies were dispatched to the home shortly after 10 p.m. on December 20 after receiving a 9-1-1 call reporting a person down. Kanuha Drive is located off Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, north of Mary Esther. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found an adult female deceased inside the residence. Authorities have not released the victim’s identity, pending notification of next of kin. OCSO investigators remained on scene late into the night as they worked to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No additional details about possible suspects or arrests have been released. The Sheriff’s Office says the investigation remains active and ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available. Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. More Local News Crime Fatal Shooting Under Investigation in Mary Esther Opinion Mid Bay News ranks the top ten football games from the 2025 season Okaloosa County Okaloosa Tech Students Excel in Cyber Competition Load More The post Fatal Shooting Under Investigation... Read More

The NTSB has released new information about the tragic plane crash that killed 7, including NASCAR driver Greg Biffle. Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their son Ryder (5), and Greg’s daughter Emma (14). were aboard a business jet that crashed in North Carolina on December 18. Three other passengers were also traveling […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

Keith Urban & Blake Shelton Debut Bright New Talent On The Road Ten weeks ago, twelve aspiring country artists piled onto a tour bus and embarked on a journey with the potential to catapult their careers. Country superstars Blake Shelton and Keith Urban partnered with Yellowstone’s Taylor Sheridan to find the next great country star […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Rows of polished cars and revving engines filled the T’s on Thomas parking lot on Sunday, but organizers say this event was about more than what was under the hood. The 850 Redline Girls is a women-only car group that brings together people who share a passion for cars and […] Read More

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal shooting at a residence on Saturday night. According to officials, the incident occurred on Kanuha Drive, off Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, north of Mary Esther. A 911 call was received shortly after 10 p.m. regarding a person down. When deputies […] Read More