Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
Good morning, Panama City.
A 27-year-old man was critically injured early Tuesday at 2:43 a.m. when he was hit by a fleeing vehicle on Allison Avenue near Island Reserve Condominiums—troopers are investigating and urging anyone with information to come forward while he remains at a local hospital in critical condition.
Students at Deane Bozeman School won first place at the Florida state FFA convention by debating mandatory testing for avian flu and will travel to nationals in Indianapolis this October — representing Florida’s agricultural spirit.
The Gulf Coast State College Foundation received more than $98,000 in donations from HCA Florida Gulf Coast and the Edward F.
Hickey Memorial Fund to support nursing students with emergency grants and scholarships in Panama City. The donations include an $8,000 emergency fund that was matched and a permanent endowment that brings the scholarship total to $82,500 to start in Fall.
Panama City officials voted to hold monthly Town Halls — a change from the old open public comment format — so residents can ask questions about city issues.
The first Town Hall is set for Saturday at 8 a.m., and meeting times will also change with the second commission meeting moving to 5:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, Premier Estates residents on Wood Valley Road, Fox Ridge Road, Cottontail Lane, Foxmoor Lane, and Marin Drive were placed under a precautionary boil water notice due to emergency water main work that caused a loss of water pressure.
The notice will remain until repairs are complete and a bacteriological survey shows the water is safe — residents may see discolored water for about 24 hours after restoration.
Panama City officials announced that Gulf Coast Utility Contractors will temporarily close the road at the Luverne Ave and Beach Dr intersection today through July 11 to complete underground utility work.
Traffic will be redirected through a nearby parking lot and flaggers will safely direct vehicles.
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital has introduced a new robotic arm for spinal surgery that helps doctors make smaller cuts for faster recovery — Neurosurgeon Dr. Carl Youssef said the technology, which cost about one million dollars, gives surgeons more precision in treating a wide range of patients.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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