Local Headlines (wmbb.com)
Special Report - A Generic Deal
07/02/09 - 9:00 AM - Jessi Chapin
Hosting a barbecue, picinic, or celebration can be pricey, especially when everyone's pinching pennies...
Walton County Fourth of July
07/02/09 - 5:20 PM - Allyson Walker
Walton County is gearing up for the Fourth of July and there will be plenty to do.
Formosan Termites in Panama City
07/02/09 - 5:12 PM - Elizabeth Cate
A tiny insect may pose a big threat.
Most Hotels Booked for the 4th
07/02/09 - 5:09 PM - Mary Scott Speigner
The 4th of July is just 2 days away and if you've been out and about you've noticed the influx of tourists. The beaches are packed and ready for this Saturday's celebration.
Pier Park July 4th Celebration
07/02/09 - 4:12 PM -
Pier Park has a bigger celebration planned for this year.
Millions Waiting to be Claimed in Florida
07/02/09 - 3:59 PM - Associated Press
Florida has returned more than $173 million in unclaimed property over the last budget year
Puppy Returned Safely to Owner
07/02/09 - 2:00 PM - WMBB News Department
Stolen puppy is returned to it's owner thanks to the Panama City Police Department.
Firework Barges Get Fitted for Saturday’s Show
07/02/09 - 11:21 AM - Greg Sherrod
Fireworks company prepares for 4th of July show
PCB Convention & Visitors Bureau to Implement Beach Flag Warning Text Messaging Program
07/02/09 - 8:25 AM -
Program will send text messages to alert locals and visitors to changes in surf conditions
Energy Bill Could Raise Power Rates
07/01/09 - 5:30 PM - Mary Scott Speigner
The new Energy Bill moving through Washington has a lot of people asking a lot of questions...such as, how much will this affect my power bill? And, how am I going to pay for it in these tough times?
Choosing the Right SPF
07/01/09 - 6:29 PM - Jessica Foster
A fun 4th of July weekend can be ruined by a bad sunburn. Doctors say it's important to always use sunscreen to protect your skin from cancer. You'll want to pay close attention to the sunscreen's SPF.
Walton County Height Limits
07/01/09 - 5:11 PM - Allyson Walker
The Walton County Planning Commission is rewriting expanding the height ordinance that is largely responsible for South Walton's ritzy atmosphere.
A Private School’s Closure Causes Public Concern
07/01/09 - 4:59 PM - Elizabeth Cate
A private school's closure becomes a public concern.
Investigator in the Right Place at the Right Time Leads to Arrest
07/01/09 - 4:13 PM - Bay County Sheriff Office
An undercover narcotics investigator with the Special Investigations Division of the Bay County Sheriff’s Office was no doubt in the right place at the right time this afternoon
Florida Supreme Court Considers Death Sentence
07/01/09 - 2:51 PM - Associated Press
The Florida Supreme Court again is considering an appeal from a convicted killer who is under an active death warrant.
Special Report - A Generic Deal
07/02/09 - 9:00 AM - Jessi Chapin
Hosting a barbecue, picinic, or celebration can be pricey, especially when everyone's pinching pennies...
Walton County Fourth of July
07/02/09 - 5:20 PM - Allyson Walker
Walton County is gearing up for the Fourth of July and there will be plenty to do.
Formosan Termites in Panama City
07/02/09 - 5:12 PM - Elizabeth Cate
A tiny insect may pose a big threat.
Most Hotels Booked for the 4th
07/02/09 - 5:09 PM - Mary Scott Speigner
The 4th of July is just 2 days away and if you've been out and about you've noticed the influx of tourists. The beaches are packed and ready for this Saturday's celebration.
Pier Park July 4th Celebration
07/02/09 - 4:12 PM -
Pier Park has a bigger celebration planned for this year.
Millions Waiting to be Claimed in Florida
07/02/09 - 3:59 PM - Associated Press
Florida has returned more than $173 million in unclaimed property over the last budget year
Puppy Returned Safely to Owner
07/02/09 - 2:00 PM - WMBB News Department
Stolen puppy is returned to it's owner thanks to the Panama City Police Department.
Firework Barges Get Fitted for Saturday’s Show
07/02/09 - 11:21 AM - Greg Sherrod
Fireworks company prepares for 4th of July show
PCB Convention & Visitors Bureau to Implement Beach Flag Warning Text Messaging Program
07/02/09 - 8:25 AM -
Program will send text messages to alert locals and visitors to changes in surf conditions
Energy Bill Could Raise Power Rates
07/01/09 - 5:30 PM - Mary Scott Speigner
The new Energy Bill moving through Washington has a lot of people asking a lot of questions...such as, how much will this affect my power bill? And, how am I going to pay for it in these tough times?
Choosing the Right SPF
07/01/09 - 6:29 PM - Jessica Foster
A fun 4th of July weekend can be ruined by a bad sunburn. Doctors say it's important to always use sunscreen to protect your skin from cancer. You'll want to pay close attention to the sunscreen's SPF.
Walton County Height Limits
07/01/09 - 5:11 PM - Allyson Walker
The Walton County Planning Commission is rewriting expanding the height ordinance that is largely responsible for South Walton's ritzy atmosphere.
A Private School’s Closure Causes Public Concern
07/01/09 - 4:59 PM - Elizabeth Cate
A private school's closure becomes a public concern.
Investigator in the Right Place at the Right Time Leads to Arrest
07/01/09 - 4:13 PM - Bay County Sheriff Office
An undercover narcotics investigator with the Special Investigations Division of the Bay County Sheriff’s Office was no doubt in the right place at the right time this afternoon
Florida Supreme Court Considers Death Sentence
07/01/09 - 2:51 PM - Associated Press
The Florida Supreme Court again is considering an appeal from a convicted killer who is under an active death warrant.
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News13 Biographies:
» Heather Kretzer (News Director)
» Amy Hoyt (Anchor - 5,6,10)
» Jerry Brown (Anchor - 5,6,10)
» Greg Sherrod (Anchor - News13 This Morning)
» Bree Sison (Anchor - News13 This Morning)
» Stephen Gunter (Weekend Sports Anchor)
» Erin Hawley (Anchor, Weekends)
» Chris Marchand (Sports Director)
» Jessi Chapin (Reporter)
» Wayne Gentry (Morning Meteorologist)
» Elizabeth Cate (Reporter)
» Allyson Walker (Reporter)
» Mary Scott Speigner (Reporter)
» Jerry Tabatt (Senior Forecaster/Community Outreach Coordinator)
» Justin Kiefer (Chief Meteorologist)
» Jessica Foster (Weekend Meteorologist)
» Enocha Van Lierop (Producer)
» Laura Hartog (Producer)
» Taylor Shutt (Producer)
» Andrew Bautista (Chief Photographer)
» Brandon Smith (Tehnical Director)
» Jay Granberg (Photographer)
» Ken McVay (Assignment Editor)
» Heather Kretzer (News Director)
» Amy Hoyt (Anchor - 5,6,10)
» Jerry Brown (Anchor - 5,6,10)
» Greg Sherrod (Anchor - News13 This Morning)
» Bree Sison (Anchor - News13 This Morning)
» Stephen Gunter (Weekend Sports Anchor)
» Erin Hawley (Anchor, Weekends)
» Chris Marchand (Sports Director)
» Jessi Chapin (Reporter)
» Wayne Gentry (Morning Meteorologist)
» Elizabeth Cate (Reporter)
» Allyson Walker (Reporter)
» Mary Scott Speigner (Reporter)
» Jerry Tabatt (Senior Forecaster/Community Outreach Coordinator)
» Justin Kiefer (Chief Meteorologist)
» Jessica Foster (Weekend Meteorologist)
» Enocha Van Lierop (Producer)
» Laura Hartog (Producer)
» Taylor Shutt (Producer)
» Andrew Bautista (Chief Photographer)
» Brandon Smith (Tehnical Director)
» Jay Granberg (Photographer)
» Ken McVay (Assignment Editor)
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Where Are They Now?
WMBB takes pride in providing many of our on-air personalities their first broadcast job, straight out of college. While some of our people have been here at WMBB-TV for many years, most of the people you come to know and welcome into your homes each evening, are on their way up the professional ladder. We take great pride in knowing that our community has provided a good solid base for them to build upon and we wish them all the luck in their climb up the career ladder.
Below are some of our past talent, and where they went from here... and where they are now, if we have that information.
- Liz Artz - WFTV-TV, Orlando, FL - Click Here
- Christian Ashley - Christian is here in Panama City, working with Magic Broadcasting.
- Amy Ausley - Amy is here in Panama City, working as a public relations consultant to several local orgainzations.
- Sandra Brogan - WSLS-TV, Roanoke, VA
- Kyle Burger - WAAY-TV 31 (ABC), Huntsville, AL - Click Here
- Shannon Cake - WPTV-TV, West Palm Beach, FL - Click Here
- Crystal Cameron - WVIR-TV, Charlottsville, VA - Click Here
- Kim Capozzo - KVBC-TV, Las Vegas, NV - Click Here
- Susan Casper - WFTS-TV, Tampa, FL - Click Here
- Chris Cato - WSPA-TV, Spartanburg, SC - Click Here
- Carmen Coursey - WSPA-TV, Spartanburg, SC - Click Here
- Kim Dean - was at Inside Edition, New York, NY - but word has it she's married now, has a little girl and living in North Carolina...
- Judy Dickey - Weekend Weather, WCIV-TV, Charleston, SC
- April Douglas - WALA-TV - Mobile, AL - Click Here
- John Dunlap - News4, Jacksonville, FL - Click Here
- Tracey Early - News14 Carolina, Raleigh, NC - Click Here
- Tim Ezell - MyFox, St. Louis. MO - Click Here
- Craig Falanga - Director Resort Activities Sales and Marketing, San Destin Golf and Beach Resort, Sandestin, FL
- Dina Falco - went to WHBQ-TV, Memphis, on to WKMG-TV, Orlando, on the WFSB-TV, Hartford, CT (Sports Director) and now married, in Raleigh, NC and in Real Estate.
- Sheena Foster - NY1News - New York City, NY
- Nancy Gay - Central Florida News 13, Orlando, FL - Click Here
- Tim Gehret - Public Relations, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC - Click Here
- Brian Goddin - Bay County Sherriff's Office Public Affairs, Panama City, FL - Click Here
- Cynthia Gould - WIAT-TV - Birmingham, AL - Click Here
- Mike Gurspan - WTVY-TV, Dothan, AL - Click Here
- Lesley Hendrix - Public Relations Coordinator, Tuscaloosa City Schools
- Tom Higginbotham - Still looking for Tom
- Jim Howard - WITN-TV, Greenville, NC - Click Here
- Mark Jenkins - Central Florida News 13, Orlando, FL - Click Here
- Mark Koelbel - KUTV-TV, Salt Lake City, UT - Click Here
- Kerry Kinsey - KTVX-TV, Salt Lake City, UT - Click Here
- Robert Kittle - WSPA-TV, Spartanburg, SC - Click Here
- Deanna Lambert - WSMV-TV, Nashville, TN - Click Here
- Sam Lane - Sam left WMBB to teach science at Panama City Christian School.
- Jared Long - Marketing Director, Midwest Eye Care, Omaha, NE - Click Here
- Janice Lucas - Lives in Panama City and is active in local conservation efforts
- Tuquyen Mach - WSAV-TV - Savannah, GA - Click Here
- Kira Mathis - News14 Carolina - Click Here
- Scott Mauldin - WVTM-TV,Birmingham, AL - Click Here
- Wayne May - WTVQ-TV, Dothan, AL - Click Here
- Chris Mitchell - President, Florida Chautauqua Center, Defuniak Springs, FL - Click Here
- Steve Moss - Steve is here in Panama City working as a Financial Consultant with A.G. Edwards.
- Kate Mundy - KATC-TV, Lafayette, LA - Click Here
- Tom Najjar - Panama City businessman and local personality - Click Here
- Linda Powell -
- Tanya Rivera - WFMY-TV - Greensboro, NC - Click Here
- Ashley Roberts - WSLS-TV, Roanoke, VA - Click Here
- Angela Sachitano - WPTV-TV, West Palm Beach, FL - Click Here
- Carolyn Scofield - WPTV-TV, West Palm Beach, FL - Click Here
- Dan Sheldon - KUTV-TV, Salt Lake City, UT - Click Here
- Lindsey Spear - American Cancer Society - Mobile, AL
- Robby Thomas - Back in his home town of Nahunta, GA - IPTV Director and a Marketing Manager for BTC Communications. Click Here
- Jennifer Turk - WNCN-TV, NBC17, Raleigh/Durham, NC - Click Here