Friday, January 10th, 2025

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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Panama City Police Department is requesting public help to find 18-year-old Ryan Ricker, last seen in Panama City on January 5. My Panhandle
- ➤ Todd Clifford Brister wins the Pro Bono Service Award from the Florida Bar Association for the second consecutive year, honoring his exceptional volunteer legal work. My Panhandle
- ➤ Panama City Beach residents in the Bahama Beach neighborhood have devised a new plan for low-speed vehicle parking on Oleander Drive after city proposals sparked safety and enforcement concerns. My Panhandle
- ➤ A year after a tornado damaged the Lower Grand Lagoon neighborhood in Panama City Beach, Fla., recovery and reconstruction efforts are ongoing. Panama City News Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bay District Schools is offering a free workshop led by Police Chief J.R. Talamantez on Jan. 14 to educate on protecting kids from online predators. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ Southport Elementary School students in Panama City, Florida, embrace typing education through the interactive platform Typesy, enhancing their technological skills and ensuring equal access to digital learning tools. Panama City News Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A civil trial began in Bay County where Zachary Young, a former U.S. operative who helped Afghan evacuations, accuses CNN of defamation for alleging he exploited people. Panama City News Herald
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Jason Taylor introduces fun mocktail ideas for Dry January to support New Year's resolutions without alcohol. WJHG
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