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- Maritime restricted area enforced at Tyndall Air Force Base
by 30amanager on March 28, 2026 at 3:14 amBAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Tyndall Air Force Base will activate a maritime restricted area along its coastline effective Friday. The restriction will extend 500 feet from the shoreline along the base’s coast. Tyndall says the action is a necessary protection measure taken in response to an elevated threat level, and in accordance with directives The post Maritime restricted area enforced at Tyndall Air Force Base appeared first on 30A Breaking News.
- Florida sheriffs seek top K-9 in March Madness contest
by 30amanager on March 28, 2026 at 3:01 amFLORIDA, (WMBB) – The Florida Sheriff’s Association is searching for the top dog in Florida. Their K-9 March Madness Contest has now advanced to round two. Gulf County’s K-9 Pepperjack, Holmes County’s K-9 Henry, Walton County’s K-9 Aries, and Okaloosa County’s K-9 Beau are still in the running. Round two is open for votes until The post Florida sheriffs seek top K-9 in March Madness contest appeared first on 30A Breaking News.
- Community gathers to honor Deputy Steven Bruner
by 30amanager on March 28, 2026 at 2:46 amCALHOUN COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Over one hundred people gathered in Blountstown to celebrate the life of Calhoun County Deputy Steven Bruner. Dozens of friends, family, and law enforcement agencies came together to honor the life of Steven Bruner. Bruner died last week from a medical emergency following a shift helping those in the path The post Community gathers to honor Deputy Steven Bruner appeared first on 30A Breaking News.
- New Hampshire man convicted of stalking and battery in Bay County
by 30amanager on March 28, 2026 at 1:57 amBAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A New Hampshire man was found guilty of aggravated stalking, written threats to kill or do bodily injury, and domestic battery on Friday. According to the state attorney’s office, 26-year-old David Paul Sansone was arrested in July 2024 when his girlfriend reported him to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office. The The post New Hampshire man convicted of stalking and battery in Bay County appeared first on 30A Breaking News.
- Community remembers Sgt. Kevin Kight at 21st annual memorial service
by 30amanager on March 28, 2026 at 1:01 amBAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Friday marks 21 years since the death of Panama City Beach Police Sgt. Kevin Kight, who was tragically killed in the line of duty. Kight was conducting a routine traffic stop and discovered the driver, Robert Bailey, had an invalid driver’s license. When Kight returned to the car, Bailey shot The post Community remembers Sgt. Kevin Kight at 21st annual memorial service appeared first on 30A Breaking News.
- Smoke, Salt & Sound Festival at North Beach Social & The Bay April 3-5
by SoWal Staff on March 27, 2026 at 2:26 pmGet ready to kick off your shoes and dive into a weekend of bay-front rhythms and savory coastal flavors in SoWal's North Beach at the foot of the 331 bridge in Santa Rosa Beach. The first-ever Smoke, Salt & Sound Festival is officially hitting the shores of South Walton this April 3–5, bringing a sunny, sandy three-day celebration to North Beach Social and The Bay. Whether you’re coming for the music, the food, or a little Easter magic, this free community event is shaping up to be a standout weekend in South Walton.
- Alys Beach Extends An Open Invitation To Annual Spring Fling March 26
by SoWal Staff on March 25, 2026 at 11:38 amSpring is in the air at Alys Beach, and that means it’s time to gather on the green for an afternoon of music, magic, and memory-making. Presented by the Merchants of Alys Beach, the annual Spring Fling: Fleetwood + Flowers is set to take center stage at the Amphitheatre on Thursday, March 26 from 4-6 p.m.
- Made in Walton County - Songwriters Showdown March 26
by SoWal Staff on March 25, 2026 at 11:26 amJoin SoWal music lovers for an evening of tunes & competition from Cultural Arts Alliance Of Walton County on Thursday, March 26 from 6 - 8 p.m. at The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center for the 'Made in Walton County' Songwriters Showdown, where local songwriters take the stage to share their homegrown songs and compete for cash and prizes!
- Kids Fishing Tournament & Fun Day at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park April 18
by SoWal Staff on March 18, 2026 at 1:28 pmThe 2nd Annual Reeling in the Emerald Coast - Conservation Day is coming to Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This free family event, hosted by the park and Walton County 4-H, combines outdoor adventure with hands-on learning for the next generation of coastal stewards.
- Caring & Sharing Spring Fashion Show at Hilton Sandestin March 29
by SoWal Staff on March 11, 2026 at 1:50 pmJoin Caring & Sharing of South Walton for the Spring Fashion Show, presented by Emerald Coast Hospice, on Sunday, March 29th, 2026, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa.