Panhandle Local News

Breaking News & Alerts

• 🔥 Fatal Motorcycle Crash: A 33-year-old Panama City man died after his motorcycle collided with a Kia Soul and then a...

Three recent cases signal ongoing challenges for Bay County law enforcement.

• Drug indictment: Panama City Beach man faces up to 45 years on fentanyl...

Silver Sands School in Fort Walton Beach is hosting a Career Exploration and Hiring Fair on July 24 from 9 a.m. to noon for those interested in...

Panama City is hiring LISC from Jacksonville to clear titles on air properties along MLK Boulevard, unlocking improvements for heirs living in homes...

• Extreme heat grips the area through Friday with highs in the low 90s and heat indices reaching 103-108
• High pressure keeps rain minimal today and...

The Salvation Army set up bell-ringers at Panama City's 23rd Street Walmart this week for its Christmas in July campaign, raising funds for year-round...

South Walton offensive lineman Brennan Downing, a 6-foot-4 all-state standout, commits to the Naval Academy following in his father's footsteps as a...

Okaloosa County commissioners unanimously voted to pursue a one-cent sales tax replacing general homestead property taxes, shifting much of the $37...

No significant updates today.

Jury duty scam calls are surging in Bay County, BCSO warns. Residents should remain alert to these fraudulent attempts.

• Current conditions: More clouds than sun after earlier scattered showers, with temps in the low 80s and muggy heat indices reaching the low 90s.
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• Free concerts every Thursday 7-9pm at Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater through August 6
• 2026 lineup features J and the Causeways, The Lee Boys,...

Safety Alerts

• ⚡ Fort Walton Beach is flying single red and purple flags due to hazardous surf, strong rip currents, and jellyfish.
• ⚡ Operation...

Travelers arriving at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport this July will be greeted by live music from local artists in the baggage claim...

Bay County commissioners approved a six-month moratorium on data centers exceeding 5 megawatts to give staff breathing room for developing permanent...

United Way of Northwest Florida tackles childhood literacy gaps with targeted summer programs.

• ReadingPals pairs volunteers with students in Bay and...

Stay out of the water at Fort Walton Beach—red and purple flags signal hazardous surf, strong rip currents, and jellyfish, making even knee-deep areas unsafe.

Bay County lost a true legend with the passing of Don Deaton, whose 35 years coaching and mentoring at Bay High shaped generations through character, discipline and perseverance. His legacy continues through family and the Tornadoes he inspired.

Realtors from the Central Panhandle Association of Realtors Young Professionals Network collected a record 175 pounds of trash during a Saturday beach...

Operation Southern Slowdown begins today in Panama City as state and local agencies target speed-related crashes. The one-week effort by FDOT and Florida Highway Patrol runs through July 18 to cut injuries and fatalities.