[[{“value”:” The 30A Songwriters Festival will celebrate its 17th year with more than 150 artists performing over the four-day Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend in 25+ venues ranging in capacities from 75 to 6,000, including six headline performances at the main stage in Grand Boulevard’s Town Center in Miramar Beach. “}]]  SoWal.com  Read More

 [[{“value”:” Leapin’ lizards! Join your favorite red headed orphan Annie, Daddy Warbucks, and the eternally grumpy Miss Hannigan for this feel good story of finding your forever home. With hits like “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile,” “It’s a Hard Knock Life,” and “Tomorrow,” you will experience the magic of the holidays and the spirit of generosity that always comes this time of year. “}]]  SoWal.com  Read More

Walton County has the area’s highest opioid deaths. Here’s how officials will try to reduce fatal overdoses: Steven Saul December 15, 2025 8:45 am 30a, South Walton, Walton County In Brief: The Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved a six-month “Pilot Program” with up to 10 self-standing rescue boxes to tackle the opioid crisis. The program will utilize Naloxone (Narcan), a medicine that rapidly reverses opioid overdoses, following a year where 303 overdoses were responded to by emergency services. The Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services will deploy and maintain the boxes at strategic county-owned sites, including the Jail Lobby and proposed park locations, ensuring the life-saving medication is available. This week, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved an Overdose Protection Task Force “Pilot Program” designed to fight the opioid crisis in the United States. Holly Holt, Health Officer and Administrator for the Florida Department of Health in Walton County, in her presentation to the BCC said, “[The Task Force] is asking the BCC to authorize a six-month pilot project with up to 10 ‘self-standing pilot boxes’ at county owned sites, and to direct staff to work with Walton County Overdose Prevention Task Force to identify county owned locations to place Naloxone (also known as Narcan) in these rescue boxes.  What is Naloxone or Narcan? “Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose.  It is an opioid antagonist, which means the drug attaches to the opioid receptors and reverses and blocks the effects of other... Read More

Rob Reiner was killed Sunday (December 14), alongside his wife, Michele Singer Reiner. Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner were found deceased at their Brentwood, California, home on Sunday afternoon. Initial reports indicated that their bodies were discovered inside the residence and that both allegedly showed signs of being stabbed. The deaths are being investigated […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

The End Of The Road is In Sight On CBS’s newest reality show, The Road, Keith Urban and Blake Shelton are on a mission to find the next big country music star. With Gretchen Wilson as “Tour Manager,” the show aims to give rising talent a taste of the “gritty and unforgiving life of a […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – In Panama City, Project Feeding Our Homeless and Hungry took to the streets once again, bringing warmth and compassion to those who need it most. On Sunday, organizer Machell Akins and her team served hot Christmas meals at the Marie Motel. They offered everything from chicken to mashed potatoes and […] Read More

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Matrix COC announced the opening of its cold-weather emergency shelter on Sunday evening at the DeFuniak Springs Community Center, 361 N 10th Street. Organizers said they will be open from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m., and individuals are encouraged to provide their own transportation. Local law enforcement partners assist […] Read More

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Art at Camelot is a partner of the Arc of Washington & Holmes counties. They offer art classes for the clients. This year, they are also helping coordinate a Christmas market fundraiser. “We have a market that everybody is being invited to, the Arc clients, and this is specifically for […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City’s boating community is lighting up the waters for the 39th annual boat parade of lights. 38 boat participants decked out their vessels with lights and themed them for the holidays. The parade launched from the St. Andrews Yacht Club, cruising through Panama City and ending at the Hathaway […] Read More