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Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A full week of events in Bay County begins today and continues through July 14 — featuring a farmers market at Latitude Margaritaville on July 9, a STEM summit on July 12, and a fastpitch baseball kickoff at Publix Sports Park on July 14 — offering diverse local activities for all ages. Bay County Coastal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford announced on June 27 that his Cold Case Unit identified skeletal remains found in 1980 as Carol Sue Skidmore, who went missing in 1977 during a family trip from Sealy and was later believed to have been killed by her husband with her case turned over to the State Attorney’s Office for review—her family has now been contacted for closure. Bay County Coastal
- ➤ Authorities responded on the 4th of July after a 911 call in Freeport and found that 43-year-old Randall Stewart from Panama City kneeed an eight-week pregnant woman near County Highway 3280 and Smokehouse Lake Road before fleeing with his vehicle keys + he now faces aggravated battery charges and has outstanding warrants from Bay County and Texas. WJHG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bay District Schools earned 62 points in the 2024-2025 academic year — just below an A rating — and marked the first year in 17 years with no school scoring a D or F. Superintendent Mark McQueen said improvements in reading, science, and social studies led to 14 schools earning an A, 11 a B, and 15 a C. My Panhandle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city installed a worn U.S. Flag Drop Box at City Hall in the Grace Avenue lobby today so residents can drop off faded flags during normal business hours. The drop box—donated by local citizen Kaial Hajik—is managed by the Paul W. Airey American Legion Post 392, which will empty it when full to conduct formal flag retirement ceremonies. City of Panama City
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors at Florida Cancer Affiliates in Panama City used a new radiopharmaceutical injection in a trial for prostate cancer that showed promising early results — additional trials are planned to give patients better treatment options. WJHG
WELLNESS NEWS
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Fleetwood Mac Tribute by Will Thompson Band
7-9:10 p.m. — Captain Anderson's Event Center — Tickets from $0.88 — Relive the magic of Fleetwood Mac with an unforgettable tribute performance.
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Back to School Bash: Backpack and School Supply Giveaway
4-5:30 p.m. — Keller Williams Success Realty — Free entry — Enjoy a grill out and pick up a backpack filled with school supplies for the first 100 students.
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US 5K & Half Marathon
8:00 a.m. — Conservation Park — Registration needed — Lace up for a fun-filled active day in Panama City Beach's scenic park.
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Field Adventures by the Bay
9-11 a.m. — Destination Panama City — Registration required — Explore marine ecosystems and discover local wildlife along St. Andrews Bay.
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On-Site Tour
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Senior Helpers — Free entry — Explore award-winning senior living with exceptional food and care.
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