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14+ hour, 51+ min ago (10+ words) FSU Panama City students investigate simulated underwater crime scene'mypanhandle.com...
Free playgroup for kids debuts at MLK rec center
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (137+ words) PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) " The Early Learning Coalition is debuting a new playgroup at the MLK Recreation Center. The Kaleidoscope Play and Learn playgroup is intended for families with young children ages zero to five and takes place on Wednesdays…...
Over 3,500 warnings issued as Panama City continues school zone camera rollout
1+ week, 6+ day ago (570+ words) The main goal of the implementation is to enhance safety by cracking down on speeding in school zones. But city officials want to ensure fairness during the rollout process. Since February 17, over 3,500 warnings have been issued to drivers going more…...
Holmes County seniors learn ASL to communicate with deaf resident
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (243+ words) HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) " The Holmes Council on Aging is now offering weekly American Sign Language classes for its seniors. The idea began after they met local senior Rhonda Smith, who is deaf and communicates through sign language. They wanted…...
IgniteSTEM takes place at the MLK Jr. Rec Center
2+ week, 2+ day ago (390+ words) PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) " Kids from around Panama city were able to get hands-on experience with stem skills Saturday." Every year, the Leadership Bay class works on a project to address a community need and can create a lasting impact…...
Walton County teacher arrested for misconduct with student
3+ week, 3+ day ago (185+ words) WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) " A Walton County High School teacher was arrested following reports of inappropriate behavior with a student. According to the Walton County Sheriff's Office, deputies received a tip on Tuesday from an ESE student saying that their…...
University and College ‘Guardian’ Bill Moving Forward
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (555+ words) TALLAHASSEE " An effort to expand the armed "school guardian" program to colleges and universities, following a deadly on-campus shooting near the Capitol last year, took another step forward in the House Tuesday. Calling for select post-secondary employees to be trained…...
Couple guides young boy in Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (200+ words) BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) " A Panama City couple is speaking about mentoring a young boy through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida. Noah Burton and Ariana Jennings mentor Daniel together. They are what the agency calls a "Big Duo....
Bay District Schools gets ahead of the game with new security agreement
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (533+ words) BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) " Bay District School officials are working to ensure they're providing a safe environment for students and the public during extracurricular events. You may notice an increased presence of Bay County sheriff's deputies the next time you're…...
Marching band program returns to the Franklin County School
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (327+ words) FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) " The Franklin County School has gone without a marching band program for the past six years. "We had the remnants of a band program. We marched in parades and we did football games, but I realized…...