Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Doorways of Northwest Florida seeks volunteers for an annual census aimed at gaining a precise understanding of homelessness to enhance prevention and support strategies. WJHG
- ➤ FSU Panama City to host its annual 5K Torch Run on Jan. 25, 2025, to support student scholarships, featuring a timed race and awards for participants. WKGC Public Radio
- ➤ Despite ongoing construction for the Panama City Streetscapes Project, downtown businesses remain open with city efforts to maintain access, and the project progresses on schedule. WJHG
- ➤ Bay County has opened warming centers due to colder weather, accommodating over 55 individuals with meals and overnight stays. WJHG
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A vintage Navion aircraft successfully performed a gear-up emergency landing in Panama City, Florida on Jan. 2, 2025. Panama City News Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Panama City Symphony announces its final performances for the 2024-25 season, featuring highlights like Rachmaninoff's Concerto No. 2, a Tribute to Tchaikovsky, a Rodgers and Hammerstein anniversary celebration, and a celestial-themed Music of the Cosmos show. Bay County Coastal
- ➤ The Ukulele Orchestra of St. Andrews will perform at the House of Henry in Panama City, FL on January 24, 2025, offering an enjoyable live music event to kickstart the year. Bay County Coastal
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Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
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