Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of July.
Good morning, Panama City.
🏘️ Community
Mew Tew's Refuge is raising money to buy much-needed medical equipment for local kittens—a move that will help them receive better care.
The fundraising campaign remains active after being reported on July 20.
🚨 Crime
The Panama City Police Department is asking the public to help find runaway teen Dallas I.
Jacks—last seen Saturday morning near Mulberry Avenue and 11th Street, he is 5’9” and weighs 165 pounds with long brown hair and brown eyes.
🏛️ Government
Lynn Haven Mayor and pastor Jesse Nelson held a community meeting Sunday evening to discuss the termination of City Manager Vickie Gainer for alleged bid rigging + some attendees suggested the firing may have been racially motivated.
Nelson was the only commission member to vote against her termination.
🏥 Health
The Florida Health Department confirmed that one person in Bay County died from Vibrio vulnificus—the flesh-eating bacteria—in an outbreak that has also left nearly a dozen others ill, marking the county’s first death in three years.
Doctors advise people with underlying conditions to cover open wounds if exposed to seawater.
🎉 Panama City Events
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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.
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.
Ninja 5K & 10K Race
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Callaway Recreational Complex — Registration fees apply — Participate in a fun and challenging running event for all skill levels.
BCPL Virtual Book Club: The Grey Wolf
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Bay County Public Library — Registration required — Explore 'The Grey Wolf' by Louise Penny in a friendly Zoom discussion.
Class G License Requalification Training
7-11 a.m. — Gulf Coast State College North Bay Campus — Cost details not provided — Stay compliant with your Class G license through essential re-qualifying training.
🏠 Panama City Real Estate
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