WMBB-TV (Panama City, FL)

WMBB is an ABC-affiliated TV station operating on virtual and VHF digital channel 13, based in Panama City, Florida, USA. The station is part of Nexstar Media Group. WMBB's studios are situated on Harrison Avenue/US 231 in the heart of Panama City, while its transmitter is positioned in unincorporated Youngstown, near the Bay-Calhoun county line.

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Weekly tradition: Downtown Boxing begins ‘run club’

3 days ago | mypanhandle.com | Sam Granville

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Since opening its doors in 2021, the Downtown Boxing Club has become a fixture in Panama City’s fitness scene. But recently, the club has stepped out of the ring and onto the streets, quite literally, with a new weekly event aimed at getting the community moving. What started as a casual 10K among friends quickly turned into something more. “Chico and I and some of our friends did a 10K in Callaway back in March,” Downtown Boxing Club Member Alexis Schefka said.
Walton County crash shuts down highway

3 days ago | mypanhandle.com | Delaney Vega

File Photo by: Delaney Vega Posted: Jun 24, 2025 / 10:28 PM CDT Updated: Jun 24, 2025 / 10:30 PM CDT WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputies and the Walton County Fire Rescue are on the scene of a vehicular crash in Freeport.
Panama City park updates to improve residents’ quality of life

3 days ago | mypanhandle.com | Delaney Vega

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – In an effort to improve Panama City’s quality of life, officials are working to enhance the city’s public spaces. Daffin Park and the Glenwood after-school assistance program have received $400,000 in community block development grant funds for the updates. Enhancements for Daffin Park include basketball courts, bleachers, football goal posts, lights and more.
Crowson coaching era begins with Bozeman Softball

3 days ago | mypanhandle.com | Sam Granville

SAND HILLS, Fla. (WMBB) — It’s the start of a new chapter for Bozeman High School Softball, as a new field is under construction and a new head coach is officially in place to lead the Bucks into the future. Former Gulf Coast State College assistant coach Brittany Crowson was named head coach on Friday. The 25-year-old joins the program after spending the past two seasons with the Commodores, following a decorated high school and collegiate playing career.
Holmes Co. commissioner facing two felony charges

3 days ago | mypanhandle.com | Kelsey Peck

Our newspaper partner, The Holmes County Advertiser contributed to this report. HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Holmes County commissioner has been charged with two felonies following a joint investigation by the Florida Department of Financial Services and the 14th Judicial Circuit’s State Attorney’s Office. District 2 Commissioner Brandon Newsom was booked into the Holmes County Jail Tuesday morning and released on bond shortly after.
Port St. Joe chasing state title under rookie coach

4 days ago | mypanhandle.com | Sam Granville

PORT ST. JOE, Fla. (WMBB) — Once a dominant force in Florida’s high school basketball scene, the Port St. Joe boys basketball program is aiming to return to regional prominence, and they’re doing it with one of the youngest head coaches in the state at the helm. Earlier this month, 24-year-old Jan Lowe was promoted from assistant coach to head coach of the Tiger Sharks, replacing longtime leader Sandy Quinn, who moved into an administrative role at the school. Lowe is no stranger to the program.
Cottondale’s Collins becomes first 2027 UF commit

4 days ago | mypanhandle.com | Sam Granville

COTTONDALE, Fla. (WMBB) — Wide receiver Tramond Collins, a rising junior at Cottondale High School, has become the first player in the Class of 2027 to commit to the Florida Gators. The four-star prospect is coming off a breakout sophomore campaign, totaling nearly 1,300 yards from scrimmage and 17 touchdowns. His performance helped lead the Hornets to an undefeated regular season and a trip to the playoffs. Collins is a multi-sport athlete who also stars on the basketball court.
Panama City man arrested on lewd and lascivious charges

4 days ago | mypanhandle.com | Tom Lewis |Delaney Vega

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Panama City man is in the Bay County Jail facing child sex charges. Bay County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 41-year-old Tarus Denard Giles Monday evening. Police said Giles molested and groped two girls, ages 13 and nine. The activity allegedly happened since the beginning of 2025. He is charged with one count each of lewd and lascivious molestation and lewd or lascivious exhibition of a child under 12. He’s in the Bay County Jail, held on a $200,000 bond.
Walton County Fire Rescue responds to Freeport structure fire

5 days ago | mypanhandle.com | Delaney Vega

by: Delaney Vega Posted: Jun 22, 2025 / 04:55 PM CDT Updated: Jun 22, 2025 / 04:59 PM CDT WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Walton County Sheriff’s Office and the Walton County Fire Rescue are on scene at Stow-Away Storage for a reported structure fire in Freeport. According to a WCFR Facebook post, multiple storage units caught fire at Business 331.
Governor DeSantis appoints new members to the St. Joe Port authority

6 days ago | mypanhandle.com | Tom Lewis |Delaney Vega

GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Port St. Joe port authority has three new board members. Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed new members of Jessica Rish and Zachary Childs, along with Christian Johnson, and the reappointment of Guerry Madgison. Rish and Childs are both involved in real estate. Johnson is a partner in several food and beverage businesses. Madgison is retired from the financial field.