By Mark McQueen, Bay District Schools Superintendent
It’s no secret that schools are only as successful as those who support them, and out here on the beach, we’re absolutely blessed to be supported by one of the finest cadres of first responders we could ever hope to meet. It’s worth...
The Women’s Civic Club of Panama City Beach is a not-for-profit 501C3 which was incorporated in 1967 with a mission of promoting civic improvements for the beach and giving aid to worthy projects benefiting the community. Women who owned businesses, had special interests, or lived on the beach came...
Ahoy mateys and fair maidens! The crew of Visit Panama City Beach invites medieval revelers and swashbucklers of all ages to embark on a fun-filled voyage at the annual Pirates of the High Seas & Renaissance Fest, setting sail on October 6-8, 2023. The three-day celebration welcomes families to...
By Paul Bonnette
Actress, business owner, writer, and comedian, Tam Taylor does it all. You may know her from shows and films on networks such as TLC, Discovery+, and Lifetime or from headlining numerous comedy shows across the country, however, for Tam Taylor, Bay County is home. According to Taylor,...
By Paul Bonnette
In May of 2021, WMBB Reporter Tess Rowland had a head-on collision with a drunk driver driving down the wrong side of the road. Miraculously, Rowland survived, though she suffered multiple broken bones and internal injuries. Her recovery involved seven surgeries, metal plates, and screws. Two years...
By Congressman Neal Dunn
The House may have been out of session throughout August, but that did not stop my staff and me from fighting for the people of Florida’s Second Congressional District.
Last month, I sent a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce requesting a new framework to appropriately...
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the Northwest Regional Library System (NWRLS) joins libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card. From borrowing books, eBooks, and audiobooks to getting homework help, learning new skills, or attending a book club or...
By James Clauson, Director, BMCD
Beach Mosquito Control District monitors mosquito activity throughout the year with a variety of methods. The District spans from the Hathaway Bridge on the east to the Walton County line on the west, south of the Intercoastal waterway. There are thousands of breeding areas (mosquito...
By Ed Offley
Bay County Transit, also known as Bayway, has become the newest partner with the Anchorage Children’s Home in providing emergency support to young people in crisis, according to Bayway Program Administrator Lamar Hobbs.
“It’s critical to ensure that every young person has a place to go and someone...
By Paul Bonnette
It is the oldest arcade in Northwest Florida. Known for its friendly service, great food, and fun games and prizes, Fun-Land has been an iconic attraction on Panama City Beach since 1950.
For visitors and residents alike, Fun-land has been a stopping point for those wanting a cheeseburger...
