PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) - The Panama City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire early at Ferrucci Ristorante on Sunday morning. According to a news release, at approximately 2:26 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to 301 Harrison Ave. Engine 1, Tower 1, Engine 3, Engine 4, and Battalion 1 were dispatched in the first [...]| mypanhandle.com
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City officials dedicated a new Southern oak tree named "New Sentry" at Oaks by the Bay Park on Friday, marking seven years since Hurricane Michael devastated the Panhandle. The tree planting ceremony, held in partnership with the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), serves as a living monument to hope and [...]| mypanhandle.com
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - On Saturday, the Bay County community showed out for pumpkins, popcorn, and purpose. Pons Child Care hosted its third annual fall festival, but this year it carried extra meaning. The carnival games and raffle baskets were part of a fundraiser to support the young son of Springfield police department employees. [...]| mypanhandle.com
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - The Shaddai Shriners brought some fun to the streets in Panama City Beach on Saturday. The Shaddai Shriners are a fraternal organization with 400 members in Panama City. They help kids through their network of hospitals so they can receive care at no cost to the parents. Their 22 hospitals [...]| mypanhandle.com
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Drive down some of Bay County's major roadways, like highways 231, 77 and 79, and there's a good chance you'll see this...trash. And there's an even better chance it fell off of someone's truck or trailer, on their way to a landfill to get rid of it. Bay county officials [...]| mypanhandle.com
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Halloween is right around the corner. It's a perfect time to enlarge your family. Bay County Animal Control is hosting an adopt-a-boo event during the month of October. The shelter is reducing adoption fees from the normal $25 to just $10. The adoption fee includes spaying or neutering, micro-chipping, and [...]| mypanhandle.com
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Haney Technical College has launched a Marine Electrician Apprenticeship program in partnership with Eastern Shipbuilding Group to train skilled laborers in Bay County. The program, which began this year, offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working at Eastern Shipbuilding Group. "They go to the ships and [...]| mypanhandle.com
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - The Global War on Terror Wall of Remembrance honors veterans and victims of the Global War on Terror from 1983 to the present day. The wall is 120 feet long, and includes the names of over 11,000 men and women who died while serving. "It's just truly remarkable to be [...]| mypanhandle.com
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Bay District Schools officials say they've completed their investigation into nine employees accused of violating the state prohibition on insensitive or inappropriate comments about the death of Charlie Kirk. After the conservative activist was shot an killed on a Utah college campus on Sept. 10th, Florida's education commissioners warned all [...]| mypanhandle.com
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) - Calling out all swashbuckling fellows to don their best pirate garb or Renaissance gear and join the annual Pirates of the High Seas and Renaissance Fest in Panama City Beach creating free family friendly fun for all ages this weekend, October 10 through October 12. For three days, Panama [...]| mypanhandle.com
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) - This Halloween season got a little less scary with the launch of Bay County Animal Control's pet adoption event, "Adopt-a-Boo." "With Halloween right around the corner, it's the perfect time to bring home a little 'boo' who will love you all year long," said Bay County Animal Control Division Manager [...]| mypanhandle.com
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) - The Bay County Board of County Commissioners and Bay County Sheriff's Office have asked those hauling trash and debris materials to secure their loads before traveling. According to a news release, officials have received complaints about litter, trash and construction debris falling from trucks and trailers along roadways. "This isn't [...]| mypanhandle.com
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Here’s a look at your top local stories from the last 24 hours to get you caught up. 1. Panama City Beach officials declare Oct. 14 as Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk: Panama City Beach council members designated Oct. 14, 2025, as a Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk. [...]| mypanhandle.com
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) - Two prominent figures in Panama City Beach's history were honored in a City Council meeting on Thursday. Council members approved renaming two buildings, including the one where they met on Thursday. City Hall will be renamed in honor of former PCB Mayor George Michael, or 'Mike' Thomas. Council members [...]| mypanhandle.com
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) - Panama City Beach council members designated Oct. 14, 2025, as a Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk. City officials say following Kirk's assassination, they are joining in on the nationwide initiative to remember Kirk on his birthday. City officials said they feel it's important to take a stand against [...]| mypanhandle.com
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – The City of Panama City Beach has been experiencing significant growth for both permanent residents and daily visitors. Due to the population increase, a stu…| mypanhandle.com
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) - For the first time ever, FSU Panama City and Northwest Florida Health Network have partnered to host a community resource expo. Sixty vendors attended and shared information about how they can help with everything from mental health and substance abuse issues to domestic violence, housing, and food insecurity. "This magnificent [...]| mypanhandle.com
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Beginning Monday, Oct. 13, U.S. 98 westbound drivers between Mandy Lane and Pier Park Drive will be shifted north to newly constructed travel lanes. Officials say this shift will allow crews to continue working on widening the roadway to six travel lanes, and that signage will be in place to [...]| mypanhandle.com
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Drones zipped through obstacle courses as middle and high school teams showed off skills that go far beyond the classroom Thursday. "It has been fun and very challenging; it's a lot harder than it seems to fly a drone. It is definitely more than I expected and definitely worth coming," [...]| mypanhandle.com
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - A 14-year-old student was arrested at Arnold High School on Thursday, according to the Bay County Sheriff's Office. In a news release, the BCSO said Monet McFarlene was in class today when she began touching the victim inappropriately, even though she protested and tried to get away. They also said [...]| mypanhandle.com
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) - The Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is making some improvements, but it may come as a slight inconvenience to travellers. In a news release sent Thursday, ECP said it will be adding an 80,000-square-foot facility that will include three additional gates; six airline baggage offices; a vertical transportation corridor with [...]| mypanhandle.com
MEXICO BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) - The Florida Department of Health in Bay County has issued a notice for red tide in Mexico Beach on Thursday morning. According to the City of Mexico Beach, the red tide levels are high enough to cause health concerns. Here is what you need to know: To report human health [...]| mypanhandle.com
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) - The Panama City Symphony will host a spooktacular concert this Saturday. Nightmare By the Bay plays on Saturday, October 11, at 7:00 p.m. at the Barbara W. Nelson Fine Arts Center at Bay High School, 1200 Harrison Avenue. Now in its third season, this year’s theme, Beasts of the Bayou: [...]| mypanhandle.com
Panama City, Fla. (WMBB) – The library can be a great place to cozy up with a book and take part in some fun for free this fall season. Many libraries in and around Bay County have several upcoming seasonal programs for all ages to enjoy. These Seasonal Programs include: Bay County Public Library (898 [...]| mypanhandle.com
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Meet Blue News 13’s Pet Adoption Option of the Week! This year, you can skip the pumpkin patch and take home ‘Blue’ instead! This 3-month-old bulldog terrier m…| mypanhandle.com
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) - Panama City will host the commissioning of the USS Piere (LCS 38) on Nov. 15 at the Port of Panama City. According to a news release, the USS Pierre is the Navy's final Independence-class Littoral Combat Ship and was built by Austal USA in Mobile, Ala. It will be the [...]| mypanhandle.com
