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 [[{“value”:” The Walton County Tourism Department is expanding its free Beach Tram service on March 1, with routes running from the new 393 Municipal Parking Facility, which is 4 blocks north of 30A on Hwy 393 at Gulf Place,  and Grayton Beach Municipal Parking Facility, which is 4 blocks north of 30A on Hwy 283. Note that these large public parking lots have covered waiting areas with seating and restrooms, as well as inside air-conditioned waiting areas with local art. “}]]  SoWal.com  Read More

  Have some Panama City Beach trivia on hand for your next trip to the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches! Check out these 10 fun facts about Panama City Beach that might just surprise you. 1. Lake Powell, at the west end of Panama City Beach, is the largest dune lake in Florida. Dune lakes are rare   Read More

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Along Walton County’s shoreline, what looks like one stretch of sand is actually divided by property lines, a debate that’s been growing among residents for years. Now, it’s playing out on a national stage. The new HBO and A24 documentary series, “Neighbors,” dedicates its first episode to Walton County’s private […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Pinnacle Port Community Association officials received a firm “No” from all Bay County commissioners Wednesday morning regarding changes to Public Beach Access 98. Back in 2011, the private community benefited from a beach renourishment project, funded by federal dollars. In return, they granted Bay County Beach Access 98, which included […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The TDC board looks a little different following a resignation and some reappointments. On Wednesday, Bay County commissioners voted to reappoint several members and make a new addition. Michael Jarman and Ethan Register will once again fill the seats designated for Panama City Beach council members. Reggie Johns will still […] Read More

Warm, Foggy Mornings Ahead Before Rain Moves In We’re heading into an unusually warm stretch of weather for mid to late February. Morning fog will become more likely over the next couple of days, especially late at night and early in the morning. Some of that fog could be dense at times, so drivers should […] Read More

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The plans are falling into place for the Port Authority to welcome its new leader. Last week, Port Authority board members announced they planned to hire Bay County’s County Manager Bob Majka, to replace Alex King as the port’s executive director. Majka was out of town at the time of […] Read More

HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Bonifay man was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Wednesday after he was found guilty in January of molesting a child at her church. According to a news release, Michael Nathaniel Simmons, 44, of Bonifay, was found guilty on January 27 of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation. Circuit Court […] Read More

WALTON COUNTY, Fla (WMBB)- Walton County Sheriff’s Office will have a new way to keep victims informed about their cases. Oftentimes, when a crime is committed, there is an investigation that leads to an arrest, followed by a possible trial. Between all of that is a long and sometimes confusing legal process, which victims are […] Read More