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3 days ago | 
mypanhandle.com | Melanie Mitchell
Weather Alert1 MORE ALERTSThere are 5 areas under alert. Click for alert details.
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3 days ago | 
mypanhandle.com | Melanie Mitchell
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – An inmate was found unresponsive in his cell at the Walton County Jail early Sunday morning. According to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, Jessie Raby was being held in confinement for Holmes County after he was arrested and charged with the murder of his mother and brother in 2024. While in confinement, officials said that security checks were performed every 30 minutes.
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4 days ago | 
yahoo.com | Melanie Mitchell
UPDATE: Officials said damage has been reported to a total of 18 homes or structures. Only one injury has been reported. All roads in the affected areas are currently passable, though large debris remains along the shoulders. Motorists are urged to drive with caution. Additional calls came in of reports of damage extending to Flowing Well Road, Bethlehem, and the Esto area.
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5 days ago | 
mypanhandle.com | Melanie Mitchell
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Bay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle wreck in Callaway that led to a DUI manslaughter arrest on Friday. According to a news release, the initial crash investigation revealed that at approximately 7:30 p.m., a Black Chevy Malibu was traveling eastbound in the 4000 block of Hwy 22. Officials said it was approaching Bob Little Road when it rear-ended a GMC Yukon.
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6 days ago | 
mypanhandle.com | Melanie Mitchell
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help locating a vehicle that was recently involved in a burglary in Dogwood Lakes. Authorities said the small burgundy colored two door car may be pulling a trailer with a lawn mower. Three individuals were known to be in the vehicle at the time of the incident. Authorities confirmed there were two white males with visible tattoos, and a slender white female with sandy brown hair.
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6 days ago | 
mypanhandle.com | Melanie Mitchell
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The City of DeFuniak Springs has announced new dates for LakeFest 2025. The event will be held on May 23 & May 24, 2025, Memorial Weekend! Bring the whole family and furry friends for some fun by the water. The fun is set to kick off at Lake DeFuniak starting at 5 p.m on Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturday. This year’s celebration will include duck races, a cardboard boat competition, a car show, food, sky diving performance, and much more. You don’t want to miss it.
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6 days ago | 
mypanhandle.com | Melanie Mitchell
GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A teacher was arrested for allegations of a possible sexual relationship with a student at Wewahitchka High School. According to a news release, on Monday, May 5, the Gulf County Sheriff’s Office received information from Gulf District Schools regarding these allegations. The teacher was identified as 34-year-old Parker Eugene Harris Ottoson.
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6 days ago | 
yahoo.com | Melanie Mitchell
GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A teacher was arrested for allegations of a possible sexual relationship with a student at Wewahitchka High School. According to a news release, on Monday, May 5, the Gulf County Sheriff’s Office received information from Gulf District Schools regarding these allegations. The teacher was identified as 34-year-old Parker Eugene Harris Ottoson.
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1 week ago | 
mypanhandle.com | Melanie Mitchell
by: Melanie Mitchell Posted: May 8, 2025 / 03:04 PM CDT Updated: May 8, 2025 / 03:04 PM CDT PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City officials announced as a result of the ongoing CDGB-DR Millville infrastructure project, a stormwater pipe will be installed on Friday, May 9th.
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Melanie Mitchell
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City officials announced as a result of the ongoing CDGB-DR Millville infrastructure project, a stormwater pipe will be installed on Friday, May 9th. According to a news release, the stormwater pipe will be installed at the intersection of N Church Ave and 1st Street. The Bob George Boat Ramp will be inaccessible from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.Citizens are encouraged to use the Snug Harbor Public Boat Launch during this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc.
