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Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bay District Schools announced that cell phones will be banned during school hours to boost student focus & safety. The new policy will take effect soon in all district schools. WJHG
- ➤ FSU Panama City closed its campus Wednesday morning due to a water outage and began repairs to reopen at noon—Gulf Coast State College also shut its campus with no classes held before noon. My Panhandle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bay County Commission is now accepting applications for a six-week Citizens Academy that begins on September 22nd at the Bay County Government Center. The program, which is limited to 25 registrants, will let residents learn how the county government works by hearing from officials and staff and taking a day-long tour of facilities + including the water treatment plant, animal control, emergency operations center and gun range. My Panhandle
- ➤ Commissioner Josh Street initiated a change to the water billing policy at Tuesday's meeting and Commissioner Brian Grainger explained that a new formula—dividing estimated amounts by the number of months and then applying a two-month charge—will give residents more accurate bills. Commissioners will review past billing errors that led to high charges, and residents who notice the same charge repeated are urged to call City Hall. My Panhandle
- ➤ Gulf County Commissioners tabled a new animal control ordinance and assigned Commissioner Phillip McCroan to work with St. Joseph Bay Humane Society to create policies for managing aggressive dogs and dog bites—this decision follows a social media firestorm over the proposed measure. WJHG
- ➤ The City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 3271—this update to Chapter 22 adds parking violations and fines for issues like overstay, parking in reserved spots, and missing registration and now includes golf carts under these rules. Officers may issue tickets and boot or tow vehicles that get three or more violations. City of Panama City
- ➤ Officials said the Panama City Marina may see upgrades to improve facilities and visitor safety — more details will be shared as plans develop. WJHG
- ➤ The Panama City Commission voted Tuesday to move the monthly meeting start time to 4:30 p.m. after testing the later 5:30 p.m. start, and it will now hold virtual workshops and the second meeting of the month at this time — meetings in City Hall will be in Room 102 instead of Room 010 until further notice. My Panhandle
- ➤ The Panama City Commission dropped a plan to ban smoking and vaping in parks and beaches after receiving resident feedback—opting instead to mark designated smoking areas and install extra receptacles to reduce cigarette litter. City of Panama City
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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