Panhandle Local News

Spring Break Crackdowns

• 🔥 Bay Sheriff Viral Videos: Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford launched a social media campaign sharing bodycam videos of...

Performing arts organizations rallied before the Fort Walton Beach City Council on March 10, pushing for a long-term fix to the Civic Auditorium's...

Okaloosa County's community boating fun starts safe with the 14th Annual Invasion on the Bayou!

• Saturday, March 21 on Rocky Bayou: Group photo at...

Local government tension escalates as Destin City Council unanimously passes resolution seeking state approval to manage the 4-acre Holiday Isle state...

Breaking: Okaloosa County explosive incident resolved with federal guilty plea.

• Gregory E. Simonds Jr., 42, of Pensacola and Outlaws MC member,...

Walton and Bay Counties escalate efforts against rowdy spring breakers:

• Walton eviction: Deputies assisted in Miramar Beach house party removal of...

Local crime update: Panama City’s Kendrick Parham, 47, a four-time felon, pleaded guilty to firearm possession.

• Meth discovery: 5 ounces found...

• Final approval: Bay County Commissioners affirmed TDC's pick of Griff Griffitts as Panama City Beach CVB President/CEO today.
• TDC selection: Board...

Neighborhood pushback highlights commercial creep fears:

• Habitat for Humanity seeks to rezone 31 West Baldwin Road from single-family to...

• Rollout began Feb 17: Over 3,500 warnings issued to drivers >10mph over in initial 7 school zones.
• Partial activation: Not all 11 zones...

Panama City Beach's House of Henry was the mecca for St. Patrick’s revelers:

• Huge crowds in green costumes, leprechaun hats, enjoying green beer,...

Sunstate Ambulance gets approval for Bay County medical transport services, a key update for local emergency care from Panama City news.

Federal crackdown hits home: Four Bay County locals pled guilty to conspiring to distribute cocaine and marijuana in the Panhandle.

• Suspects:...

Beach conditions look prime for spring break:

• Light winds averaging 4.3 m/s – experience required
• Significant gusts up to 8.5 m/s
• Comfortable swells at 0.5 m
  Check Windy.app before outings.

Public Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Fountain Murder Arrest: Ashley Everett was arrested in Fountain for allegedly shooting and burying her boyfriend Joseph...

• Freeze warning hits inland Panhandle overnight to Wed, with temps near 30°F in areas like Tallahassee; Panama City coasts stay slightly warmer but...

Trend alert: Yellow flags now fly in both Okaloosa County and Panama City Beach due to moderate surf and possible rip currents—prime time for spring...

World Changers middle schoolers from Jacksonville are repairing Hurricane Michael-damaged homes during spring break.

• Painting walls, building...

17th annual Walk Hard by Alpha Tau Omega at Troy University raises funds for Jeep Sullivan’s Wounded Warriors, walking from Troy to Panama City...

Bay County commissioners are strengthening admin and tourism amid transitions:

• Keith Bryant promoted to deputy county manager from interim role,...