Tragedy, Crime, and Football on the Radar | Panama City Beach News

Tragedy struck Holmes County this weekend when a 12-year-old girl died in a head-on crash caused by a pickup truck that failed to stop at an intersection — four others were hurt. Another fatal wreck on State Road 81 left one dead and multiple injured, raising alarms about road safety. In Walton County, murder suspect Isabelle Johnson made her first court appearance, held without bond and transferred from Jackson County. Meanwhile, early voting for the 2026 primaries ended in Bay County with low turnout, prompting officials to urge greater participation. And in Freeport, the Bulldogs football team is ramping up under new coach Bobby Johns, who’s building a culture of toughness and accountability as they gear up for their inaugural season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5c4f6a6021382b0e