Tuesday, August 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Delta will add new nonstop flights from Boston to Panama City and six other Florida airports for Patriots’ Day weekend 2026. The extra flights on April 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 and 26 will offer more seats for travelers—boosting travel options for those leaving New England for warmer climes. Panama City News Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Patronis Elementary School showed its new art room on Monday morning after receiving a $33,000 grant from the St. Joe Foundation; the upgrade provides new tables, chairs, storage units and artwork to create a flexible space for collaboration, and students will use the room for the first time on August 11 when school begins. My Panhandle
- ➤ Randy Hanna—dean of FSU Panama City—addressed the Bay County Chamber of Commerce on August 1 and discussed new campus housing, the football schedule, and programs like Collegiate School, FSU PC Promise, and the Estuary Program. Panama City News Herald
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Dale Jones Comedy Show
8:30 PM – 7:00 PM — Beaches Comedy Club — Tickets are non-refundable — Experience a night of high-energy comedy with Dale Jones featuring improvised and animated performances.
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Teen Game Night
4:30-6:30 p.m. — Bay County Public Library — Registration required — Engage in exciting Switch gaming with peers in a fun, relaxed environment.
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