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WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Chipley family’s Christmas afternoon turned terrifying when flames engulfed their home. “When I heard the fire in the house, which was less than a minute at this point, um, I, I had I knew I had to leave,” Melissa Martin said. Jason and Melissa Martin escaped their home safely, […] Read More

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB)- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a deadly hunting incident that claimed the life of a teenager. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning behind a home on County Road 73. According to FWC, a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old were hunting when the 17-year-old was fatally struck after a […] Read More

I’m not making a New Year’s Resolution – This is What I’m Doing Instead Steven Saul December 30, 2025 10:23 am Religion Many of us are likely familiar with the southern tradition of preparing black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day.  This practice is believed to bring good luck for the year ahead.  A more familiar tradition for most is the creation of resolutions to signify a commitment to change something in our daily routine or, in other instances, to add a practice that will lead to better health or an improved way of life.  Exercise.com notes that the busiest month of the year for new gym memberships and exercise is January.  They believe the spike is due to all the New Year’s resolutions made the week before.   I am not a big fan of making resolutions because of my lack of commitment or determination in past efforts.  In a recent sermon, I fessed up and told the congregation that I would not be making any resolutions this week.  Bottom line, it’s my track record (from past years’ failures) that’s a bigger deterrent than anything else.   ut if you are so inclined, that’s awesome! January 1 gives each of us a new start.   But this day also has a way of marking time.  Many of us know where we’ve spent our past New Year’s eves and the highlights of those celebrations.  We remember those significant others, many times family and friends, that ring in the New Year with us.   As important... Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Multiple agencies are on scene battling a fire at a self-storage facility on the east end of Panama City Beach. It broke out shortly before 8 a.m. Tuesday at ‘iStorage’ on Summer Oak Drive, near Navy Blvd. Firefighters with Bay County Fire Rescue, Panama City Beach Fire Rescue, Panama City […] Read More

Emerald Coast Rings in the New Year with Fireworks and Festivities Staff Reports December 30, 2025 9:39 am Emerald Coast, Events, Okaloosa County, Walton County In Brief: Who: Residents, visitors, families, and tourists across the Emerald Coast What: New Year’s Eve celebrations featuring fireworks, live music, and entertainment When: December 31, with early evening family fireworks and midnight countdowns Where: Fort Walton Beach (Okaloosa Island), Destin, Walton County, and Crestview Why: To celebrate the arrival of the New Year with community-wide festivities Residents and visitors across the Emerald Coast will have no shortage of ways to ring in the New Year, with multiple cities hosting fireworks displays, live music, and family-friendly festivities stretching from Okaloosa Island to Walton County and Crestview. In Fort Walton Beach, The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island is expected to once again serve as a centerpiece for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Fireworks are typically scheduled twice — an earlier family-friendly show around 9 p.m., followed by a midnight display to welcome the New Year. Guests can enjoy waterfront dining, live music, and views from the beach, restaurants, or the fishing pier. Just east, Destin will host one of the region’s largest New Year’s Eve events at HarborWalk Village, where fireworks are planned for 8 p.m. and again at midnight over Destin Harbor. The evening includes live music, entertainment, and a bustling crowd ringing in the New Year along the waterfront. Additional celebrations are expected at Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin, which traditionally offers live bands, a family countdown,... Read More

Glen Powell And Michelle Randolph Were Spotted Vacationing Together One Month After Dating Rumors Started Swirling Back in late November, Landman actress Michelle Randolph and Chad Powers actor Glen Powell were first linked after a TikTok video of the two went viral. The clip showed them dancing closely together at a bar in Powell’s hometown […] More Country Music Nation  Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB)- The holiday travel warnings and safety tips aren’t over yet. New Year’s Eve celebrations are expected to bring lots of people to our area; some might be visiting, others may be traveling back home after spending time with their families during the holiday season. Either way, the roads are expected to […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On November 24th, News 13 and Bill Cramer Cheverlot GMC kicked off its 42nd Annual Salvation Army Empty Stocking Fund. The end goal: Raise $200,000 to support the Salvation Army’s many initiatives in our community. On Monday morning, we had around $176,000. However, a generous donor known as ‘John 3:16’ […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Whether it’s advancing a career or starting a new one, certificate programs are giving students a faster path to success. These short-term programs focus on earning credentials in months instead of years. This January, Bay County Emergency Services is offering a community emergency response team certificate to residents. The program […] Read More

Country music has long been known for its duets, and in recent years, artists have begun to reach beyond genre lines to collaborate with artists from different facets of the industry. The approach allows them to reach a broader audience and often creates a new, unique sound. Over the last year, some of country music’s […] More Country Music Nation  Read More