PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — Friday afternoon, Bay High School opened up the Barbara W. Nelson Fine Arts Center to kick off a new tradition and showcase some student artwork. The first-ever Bay High Art Show: The Best of Bay High showcased work from over 50 students. Around 200 pieces of artwork were displayed throughout […]
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – One person is in the hospital, and another is being questioned in a stabbing incident in Panama City on Friday. The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. at a residence in the 1100 block of Lisenby Avenue. Panama City Police said two people were arguing at the home, one stabbed the […]
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Commissioners voted to move forward with negotiations to repair the historic Martin Theatre, which was heavily damaged by Hurricane Michael. The city advertised the project for bids for 75 days and only received one bid from Burke Construction Group for $35 million. That is $5 million more than city officials […]
MEXICO CITY, April 24, 2024--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of "bbb-" (Good) of Interamericana de Fianzas y Seguros, S.A. (IFS) (Panama). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Panama City man was arrested after police said he was involved in a sex act with a teenage girl. Bay County Sheriff’s investigators said 44-year-old Richard Charles Corbin sexually molested a 15-year-old girl. The victim reported the alleged incident to deputies on Monday saying it happened on April 5th, […]
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) -Panama recalled its ambassador to Nicaragua on Monday for consultations, citing the government's "energetic protest" against what it called the illegal protection afforded to a former Panamanian president at its embassy in Panama City. In a statement, Panama's foreign ministry accused the government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega of allowing Ricardo Martinelli to conduct political activities from its diplomatic mission in Panama, which it argues is contrary to international law. "The Republic of Panama demands that the Republic of Nicaragua complies with its international obligations," the statement said.
PANAMA CITY, FL. (WMBB) – Green thumbs are uniting together for the 54th annual Earth Day. At Oaks by the Bay Park in St. Andrew’s residents and vendors came out to celebrate earlier Saturday. The first-ever Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970. Panama City residents are celebrating just a little early on the […]
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This summer, planes will be taking off from RDU (Raleigh Durham International Airport) and land in Panama City at Tocumen. On Friday, the head of Copa Airline
PANAMA CITY, FL. (WMBB) – A Panama City man was found guilty of second-degree murder on Friday. 39-year-old Justin Drinkard is accused of beating another man to death with an aluminum baseball bat. Drinkard allegedly bought meth from the victim, 20-year-old Jerry Benefield, then tried to sexually assault Benefield’s girlfriend. The defense called their final […]