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JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Two Egg is a community just outside of Marianna in Jackson County. The community has existed since the 30s, and local historian Dale Cox decided that it was time to add a historical marker.  The marker is the first to be added to the area. “Two Egg is a small […] Read More

BAY/WALTON COUNTIES, Fla. (WMBB) – The New Year babies have made their entrances into the world. It’s a lovable annual tradition from local hospitals, and we are happy to introduce you to the first baby born in 2026 at the HCA Gulf Coast Hospital. Juniper Fields was born just after 8 a.m. Thursday morning, she’s […] Read More

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – After more than five years, the Apalachicola Bay is back open for recreational and commercial oyster harvesting. In November, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a limited reopening of the Apalachicola Bay, with a harvest season starting on January 1st. Oystermen didn’t waste any time to get back […] Read More

GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Hundreds of people gathered in Cape San Blas to ring in the new year with the annual polar plunge. Both visitors and locals braved the cold for the tradition. For the tenth consecutive year, the Cape San Blas community came together to celebrate New Years Day with a polar plunge. […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Panama City woman is dead after she was hit by a truck crossing a busy Bay County highway on New Year’s Eve. It happened around 11:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 231 and Star Avenue. Panama City police officers said 23-year-old Alyssa Fox was walking across the northbound […] Read More

 [[{“value”:” Here is the 2025-2026 School Calendar from Visit South Walton – Use it to help plan your trips to SoWal. Locals can see when to promote business, events, and when to plan around traffic, and crowds at restaurants and grocery stores. The school calendar shows when K-12 schools and universities/colleges in our major travel markets will be on break and for school start dates. South Walton School Calendar includes 30A travel info for Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break and other holidays. “}]]  SoWal.com  Read More

 [[{“value”:” Sinfonia Gulf Coast continues the celebration of its 20th anniversary season with Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner, a powerhouse tribute concert performed live with the Sinfonia Gulf Coast orchestra. This high-energy main event takes the stage Thursday, Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Destin–Fort Walton Beach Convention Center. “}]]  SoWal.com  Read More

 [[{“value”:” Mystery, intrigue, and suspense take center stage as Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) presents Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of Agatha Christie’s novel, Murder on the Orient Express, running January 15 through February 1 at its theatre at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach. “}]]  SoWal.com  Read More

Country Music’s Breakout Star – Stephen Wilson Jr. Country music’s breakout star Stephen Wilson Jr. really made a name for himself at this year’s CMA Awards, drawing widespread attention and piquing the interest of new fans. Wilson Jr. first took the stage for an emotional cover of the hit, “Stand By Me,” during the show, […] More Country Music Nation  Read More