General News February 26, 2026

ECP hosts multi-agency aviation emergency drill

BAY COUNTY. Fla. (WMBB) – The flashing lights, fire, and multi-agency response at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport on Thursday did not signal a real emergency, but a carefully choreographed exercise. The Federal Aviation Administration requires officials to periodically conduct a Live Emergency Drill simulating an aviation emergency. “This is one of the biggest things […] Read More

General News February 26, 2026

Probes Unlimited celebrates expansion in Bonifay

BONIFAY, Fla. (WMBB) – Probes Unlimited opened its doors to Bonifay community leaders Thursday, offering them a tour of the manufacturing facility. The company came to the area in 2021 and completely renovated the old Bonifay Middle School to meet its needs. “Our journey down here started about five years ago, and we kind of […] Read More

General News February 26, 2026

Registration for the Junior Jubilee Watermelon Contest is open

CHIPLEY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Panhandle Watermelon Festival has been taking place in Chipley, Florida, for 70 years.  The Big Melon contest and auction are a staple at the event. “Watermelons are fun to grow. I’ve had the opportunity over the years to interact with a lot of kids. And, you know, in relation to […] Read More

General News February 26, 2026

Seaside ranked top family beach destination for 2026

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A local beach is gaining some national recognition. U.S News and World Report ranked Seaside as the best family beach destination for 2026 in the entire nation. The ranking is based on safety, kid-friendly attractions, dining options, accommodations, and multi-generational appeal. The ranking coincides with Seaside’s 45th anniversary, which officials […] Read More

General News February 26, 2026

Potential burn ban threatens local beach vendors

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Despite some recent rainfall, Florida is experiencing its longest drought in 25 years. Earlier this month, Governor DeSantis issued a state of emergency for all 67 counties because of the wildfires in South Florida and drought conditions in our area. Washington County is the only panhandle county currently under a […] Read More

General News February 26, 2026

Texas Man Receives 15-Year Prison Sentence For Crash That Killed Dixie Chicks Co-Founder Laura Lynch

Laura Lynch Killed In December 2023 Laura Lynch, a founding member of the Dixie Chicks, was killed in a car crash on December 22, 2023 in rural Hudspeth County, Texas. She was 65. The Texas Department of Public Safety reported that Lynch was driving a 2016 Ford F-150 eastbound on U.S. Highway 62 when her truck was struck head-on by a 2022 Dodge Ram 1500.  Lynch was killed […] More Country Music Nation  Read More
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General News February 26, 2026

The FCC Is Looking into the Move of the NFL & Other Sports Teams to Paid Streaming Apps from Free ABC, CBS, Fox, & NBC

The Federal Communications Commission has launched a formal public inquiry into the ongoing migration of live sports broadcasting rights from traditional free over-the-air television to subscription-based streaming platforms. Announced on February 25, 2026, this move reflects growing concerns about marketplace fragmentation, rising consumer costs, and the ability of broadcasters to meet their public interest obligations […] The post The FCC Is Looking into the Move of the NFL & Other Sports Teams to Paid Streaming Apps from Free ABC, CBS, Fox, & NBC appeared first on Cord Cutters News. Read More
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General News February 26, 2026

Netflix and Apple Will Team Up to Stream Formula 1 Content This Season

Today, Netflix and Apple announced that they will collaborate to offer Formula 1 content this year. For the first time, F1: Drive to Survive will be available to stream globally on Netflix, along with Apple TV in the U.S. Netflix will also be streaming the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix live to viewers in the U.S. […] The post Netflix and Apple Will Team Up to Stream Formula 1 Content This Season appeared first on Cord Cutters News. Read More
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General News February 26, 2026

The NFL is the Cable Bundle’s Final Lifeline, Analysts Warn

A Bank of America note says the NFL is the key reason cable bundles haven’t disappeared, and analysts are sounding the alarm, according to a report from Front Office Sports. Rising rights costs are putting major broadcasters under pressure, and the league’s games are basically “glue” that holds traditional TV together. Per the report, Bank […] The post The NFL is the Cable Bundle’s Final Lifeline, Analysts Warn appeared first on Cord Cutters News. Read More