News Team - WMBB News 13 - The Panhandle's News Leader

  • News Team

  • Amy Hoyt is the co-anchor for News 13 Live at Five, News 13 at Six and News 13 at Ten. She is also the assistant news director. Amy began her career at WMBB News 13 in 1994. You can see Amy's special report Wheel of Justice on Mondays at 6:00 p.m.

  • Jerry Brown co-anchors News 13 Live at Five, News 13 at Six and News 13 at Ten. Every week you can see his special series "Problem Solver" Tuesday nights at 6:00 p.m.

  • Justin Kiefer is the Chief Meteorologist of the Titan13 Weather Department. Justin provides your accurate forecast Monday - Friday on News 13 Live at Five, News 13 at Six and News 13 at Ten.

  • Greg Sherrod is Mr. Rock ‘N Roll, Mr. Sports and Mr. Trivia for News 13 This Morning. Greg also produces a special report on interesting people living right here in the Panhandle. You can watch Panhandle People Sundays at 10 and Mondays on News 13 This Morning.

  • Jessica Foster is originally from Atlanta, Georgia and has worked at WMBB since 2004. She is excited to bring the news to you each weekday on News13 This Morning. Jessica produces 3 medical segments weekly- What's Going Around, Modern Medicine and Mayo Clinic reports.

  • Before joining the News 13 team in 1989, Jerry Tabatt was a meteorologist for the U.S. Air Force for more than 20 years. Jerry joined the crew on News 13 This Morning in 2011. Jerry is very involved in the community and is constantly giving back by participating in and coordinating special events that benefit many non-profit organizations.

  • Elissia Wilson joined WMBB in April 2011 as a meteorologist. Before coming to Panama City, she worked at KFSM in Fort Smith; The Weather Channel Radio Network in Atlanta; and WRBL in Columbus, GA. Although

  • Sports Director cmarchand@wmbb.com It is my pleasure to now be part of the News13, News team. I look forward to bringing you the most accurate reporting of local news any where on the Emerald Coast. I
    Chris Marchand is a longtime Panhandle resident who knows the ins and outs of Panhandle Sports.

  • Alison Posey joined the WMBB-TV news team as the Weekend Sports Anchor in October 2010.

  • J. Michael Brown took a lap around life and found his way back to WMBB, where it all began. He joined the News13 team in May 2010 as a Reporter, the same job he accepted right out of college in 1981.

  • Monday, January 14 2013 2:25 PM EST2013-01-14 19:25:09 GMT
    Chris Shirley joined WMBB in July 2012 as the News 13 Midday and News 13 Live At Five Producer. He was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the "City of Champions."  He started college as a meteorology
    Chris Shirley joined WMBB in July 2012 as the News 13 Midday and News 13 Live At Five Producer.

  • Andrew Ruiz joined the WMBB-TV news team in June 2011. He is a general assignment reporter and covers Bay County, Callaway, Springfield and Parker. Andrew graduated with a bachelor in Telecommunication from the University of Florida.

  • Addie was honored to join News 13 as a general assignment reporter in January 2012. Originally from Marietta, Georgia, Addie grew up telling stories through her love of music and theater. She credits her

  • Tuesday, August 21 2012 5:54 PM EDT2012-08-21 21:54:37 GMT
    Corey Dobridnia Reporter Corey Dobridnia joined WMBB News 13 in March 2012 as a General Assignment Reporter from the News 13 This Morning production team. Born in New England and raised in Jupiter, Florida,
    Corey Dobridnia joined WMBB News 13 in March 2012 as a General Assignment Reporter from the News 13 This Morning production team.

  • Tuesday, August 21 2012 6:12 PM EDT2012-08-21 22:12:40 GMT
    Kelsey Peck joined the News 13 team as a general assignment reporter in June 2012. She was excited to land her first job at WMBB after graduating the University of Florida with a Bachelors of Science degree
    Kelsey Peck joined the News 13 team as a general assignment reporter in June 2012. She was excited to land her first job at WMBB after graduating the University of Florida with a Bachelors of Science degree

  • Ken McVay Assignment Editor Ken McVay joined the WMBB staff in July of 2009. After graduating from Rutherford High School, Ken spent 22 years working in various positions with the Panama City News Herald
    Ken McVay joined the WMBB staff in July of 2009. He is the assignment editor for News 13 and is responsible for keeping up to date on what's of interest in the community, answering your phone calls and emails regarding coverage, booking morning show interviews and making sure the reporters have the tools they need to tell their stories.

  • Heather Kretzer News Director Heather Kretzer is a life-long resident of the beautiful Florida Panhandle. She was born in Blountstown and grew up in Wewahitchka graduating from Wewahitchka High School. Heather
    Heather Kretzer is the news director for WMBB News 13. She is a Florida State Graduate and has been at News 13 since 1999.

  • Wednesday, January 16 2013 4:07 PM EST2013-01-16 21:07:37 GMT
    Caitlin Lawrence joined the News 13 news team as a reporter in January 2013. As a Panama City native, Caitlin grew up watching News 13 with her family and has always dreamed of sharing the news. She
    Caitlin Lawrence joined the News 13 news team as a reporter in January 2013. As a Panama City native, Caitlin grew up watching News 13 with her family and has always dreamed of sharing the news. She found her passion for television news through working behind-the-scenes at News 13 as a Production Assistant while attending A. Crawford Mosley High School and Gulf Coast Community College.

  • Wednesday, January 16 2013 5:01 PM EST2013-01-16 22:01:10 GMT
    Hillary Hutchins is a native to Panama City, she moved to the Panhandle in 1992 at the age of 7. Hillary has a love for Panama City and all things fun! She joined the News 13 staff in March of 2012 in
    Hillary Hutchins is a native to Panama City, she moved to the Panhandle in 1992 at the age of 7. Hillary has a love for Panama City and all things fun! She joined the News 13 staff in March of 2012 in

  • Jay Granberg is a photographer for WMBB News 13. When you see live shots, it's usually Jay that is behind the camera and responsible for making sure they get on-air. He also writes and shoots many stories you see on News 13.