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  • New video shows reality star Joseph Dugger in custody over Florida child molestation charge
    by 30amanager on March 22, 2026 at 4:10 am

    BAY COUNTY, Fla (WMBB)- New video shows reality star Joseph Duggar in an Arkansas jail on a child molestation charge out of Bay county. Duggar was arrested on Thursday on one charge of lewd and lascivious behavior on a child under 12 years old. Local police contacted Bay County Sheriff’s Office after they interviewed a The post New video shows reality star Joseph Dugger in custody over Florida child molestation charge appeared first on 30A Breaking News.

  • Jackson County man found guilty in DUI manslaughter case
    by 30amanager on March 22, 2026 at 3:57 am

    JACKSON COUNTY, Fla (WMBB)- A Jackson county man accused of killing 2 people in a 2021 traffic crash was found guilty on Friday. 57-year-old David Weddle was found guilty of two counts of DUI manslaughter and one count of DUI causing serious bodily injury. Prosecutors rested their case before lunch on Friday. The defense began The post Jackson County man found guilty in DUI manslaughter case appeared first on 30A Breaking News.

  • Calhoun County fire leads to several evacuations
    by 30amanager on March 22, 2026 at 3:52 am

    CALHOUN COUNTY, Fla (WMBB)- A fire in Calhoun county has led to many residents being evacuated from their homes. About 500 acres have burned in the Mossy Pond area of Calhoun county, with some structures burned. Crews began evacuating people from their homes around 4 p.m. as a precautionary measure while they fought the fire. The post Calhoun County fire leads to several evacuations appeared first on 30A Breaking News.

  • Jackson County Master Gardeners host annual plant sale
    by 30amanager on March 22, 2026 at 3:52 am

    MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) – Spring is here and the master gardeners group in Jackson County is helping the community prepare. The group hosted its annual plant sale Saturday morning at the agriculture extension office. The sale started at 7 am and plants were quickly flying off the shelves. All of the plants were sold at The post Jackson County Master Gardeners host annual plant sale appeared first on 30A Breaking News.

  • Lynn Haven hosts first of three town halls
    by 30amanager on March 22, 2026 at 3:51 am

    LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) – The city of Lynn Haven hosted its first of three town hall meetings Saturday morning. The newly appointed mayor hopes to use these town halls as a way to remove the public comment section of their regular meetings. “Because of public commentary up front we would literally be 40, 50 The post Lynn Haven hosts first of three town halls appeared first on 30A Breaking News.

  • Kids Fishing Tournament & Fun Day at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park April 18
    by SoWal Staff on March 18, 2026 at 1:28 pm

    The 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.

  • Smoke, Salt & Sound Festival at North Beach Social & The Bay April 3-5
    by SoWal Staff on March 18, 2026 at 12:40 pm

    Get 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.  

  • Caring & Sharing Spring Fashion Show at Hilton Sandestin March 29
    by SoWal Staff on March 11, 2026 at 1:50 pm

    Join 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. 

  • Spring Break Starts at The Village Door
    by SoWal Staff on March 11, 2026 at 1:35 pm

    March just got louder at John Wehner’s Village Door. Located in The Village Of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin, the ultimate spring break party spot is turning up the heat with a stacked DJ lineup all month long. A Star-Studded Lineup

  • MKAF Concerts in the Village April 9 through June 11
    by SoWal Staff on March 11, 2026 at 1:21 pm

    Smash Mouth live kicks off the season of MKAF’s Concerts in the Village Thursday, April 9th! Gates open at 6 p.m. with concerts beginning at 7 p.m. for this come-as-you-are family-friendly outdoor concert series. Bring a lawn chair, picnic, wine, or purchase food and beverages on-site prepared by featured restaurants and food trucks.

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