Free Yellow Fly Kits Offered as Painful Bite Season Begins Staff Reports March 11, 2026 9:02 am 30a, Destin, Emerald Coast, South Walton, Walton County In Brief: Who: South Walton Mosquito District and South Walton residents What: Free Yellow Fly Kits to help reduce nuisance yellow fly activity around homes When: April 1 – June 30, Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: South Walton County, Florida Why: Yellow flies are painful daytime biters and difficult to control, so the traps help reduce their presence near homes. As spring arrives along the Emerald Coast, residents in South Walton can expect sunshine, blooming flowers, and the return of yellow flies. To help residents manage the annual nuisance, the South Walton Mosquito District will begin distributing free Yellow Fly Kits on April 1 to qualifying residents. Officials say the kits are designed to help reduce yellow fly activity near homes during the insects’ peak season, which typically runs from early spring through early summer. Yellow flies, scientifically known as Diachlorus ferrugatus, are common across the Florida Panhandle. The insects are known for their painful daytime bites and are typically found near shaded tree lines, wooded areas, and wetlands. Unlike mosquitoes, female yellow flies cut the skin using specialized mouthparts to obtain blood needed for egg production. The bite often leaves a painful welt and, in some cases, may cause allergic reactions. Male yellow flies, however, do not bite. Instead, they feed on nectar and pollen and can contribute to pollination.... Read More

 [[{“value”:” Join SoWal music lovers for an evening of tunes & competition from Cultural Arts Alliance Of Walton County on Thursday, March 26 from 6 – 8 p.m. at The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center for the ‘Made in Walton County‘ Songwriters Showdown, where local songwriters take the stage to share their homegrown songs and compete for cash and prizes! “}]]  SoWal.com  Read More

 [[{“value”:” This spring, the Seaside Amphitheater transforms into a world of magic, mischief, and moonlit romance. “}]]  SoWal.com  Read More

 [[{“value”:” Smash Mouth live kicks off the season of MKAF’s Concerts in the Village Thursday, April 9th! Gates open at 6 p.m. with concerts beginning at 7 p.m. for this come-as-you-are family-friendly outdoor concert series. Bring a lawn chair, picnic, wine, or purchase food and beverages on-site prepared by featured restaurants and food trucks. “}]]  SoWal.com  Read More

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City Beach residents gathered at City Hall Tuesday night to hear about the state of the city from Mayor Stuart Tettemer. Tettemer discussed how the city has grown over the past year. They added two new fire stations and remodeled the Lyndell Center. They also completed construction on […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Navy League has been honoring their outstanding sailors for nearly 20 years now. The sailors are nominated by their commanding crew. This year, 13 sailors were selected from different divisions of the Navy. Including Kevin Rodriguez, Andrew Winkers, Matthew Slack, Mark Powell, Dayne Mcintyre, Vincent Liggin, Emily Cauldwell, Elijah […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Eight months after the termination of former City Manager Vickie Gainer, the search for new leadership in Lynn Haven is entering its final stage. Back in July city commissioners voted to fire Gainer following allegations connected to bid rigging. Since than the city has been operating under interim leadership while […] Read More

Morgan victorious in three-way race for Valparaiso Mayor Christopher Saul March 10, 2026 8:53 pm Politics and Elections, Valparaiso Joe Morgan is Valparaiso’s next Mayor.    Morgan won a three-way election against Commissioner Chris Wasdin and Senior Center Liaison Patrick Palmer for the seat with a near majority of the city’s 830 cast ballots.    According to Morgan’s campaign Facebook Page, he “looks[s] forward to serving the city, its citizens, staff and commissioners.”   Neither Wasdin nor Palmer had posted to their public social media about the results of the election as of 8:30 PM Central time on March 10.    Turnout  Valparaiso’s mayoral contest turned out more voters than the city’s last election, which Brent Smith and Patrick Palmer combined for about 700 votes.    Nearly 25% of the town’s electorate went to the polls to make their opinions known.    “I want to thank every citizen that voted. I truly appreciate the time you took out of your day to let your voice be heard,” Morgan said in his post on social media about the election results, “I would like to thank those of you who put your confidence in me to be your candidate for mayor. I look forward to serving the city, its citizens, staff and commissioners.”   Turn-over Current Valparaiso Mayor Brent Smith will remain in the chief position on the dais until March 17, when the position will turn over and Morgan will be sworn in. More Local News Eglin Air Force Base Eglin’s... Read More

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – McKenzie Park is officially out of the Panama City Farmers Market Rotation at least through the end of this year. After months of debate over where the farmers market should take place and whether or not that location should rotate, Panama City commissioners now have a set schedule. They approved […] Read More

Is Something New Coming Between Riley Green & Ella Langley? Country music fans have embraced the undeniable musical chemistry between Riley Green and Ella Langley, whose duets have become some of the most successful collaborations in recent years. The artists first teamed up in 2024 for their hit, “you look like you love me,” released […] More Country Music Nation  Read More