Saturday, January 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mae Bell Whitfield celebrated her 105th birthday with visits from Panama City's police and fire departments, surrounded by friends and family. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ Bay County provides warming shelters at A.D. Harris to support vulnerable community members during freezing temperatures, offers meals, and seeks more volunteers. WJHG
- ➤ The 'stop-drinking' notice in RiverCamps neighborhood, Panama City Beach, was lifted after resolving a cross-contamination issue caused by misconnected water and sewer lines. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ Bay County electric companies are prepared for the upcoming hard freeze and offer tips to reduce energy usage and stress on the power grid, while a warming center opens for those without heat. My Panhandle
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Borusan Berg Pipe in Panama City gets a $68 million investment for technology upgrades to expand its range and efficiency in producing industrial pipes, aiming to strengthen U.S. energy infrastructure. Panama City News Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida's Department of Transportation is readying for frigid temperatures and potential icy conditions in the Panhandle, refining their protocols and urging driver preparedness. My Panhandle
WELLNESS NEWS
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