Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of August.
Good morning, Panama City.
🏘️ Community
Bay District Schools buses will carry over 8,000 students daily as classes resume Monday.
Local law enforcement reminds drivers today to slow for flashing yellow lights and to stop for red lights to avoid a $265 fine.
🎭 Culture
Martin Theatre is undergoing a rebuild as it prepares to reopen as an entertainment venue in Panama City (following nearly a decade of silence after Hurricane Michael).
Point Break Arcade in downtown Panama City will host gaming tournaments and league play featuring a wide range of games (from pinball to Pokémon) soon; check with the venue for dates and details.
🎓 Education
Holy Nativity Episcopal School has opened the Linda and Tom Weller STREAM Building (funded entirely by donations over three years), a nearly $2 million project that offers updated classrooms, a science lab and a digital tech lab for student learning in robotics and technology.
A Florida law that once required later start times for middle and high schools is under review as local officials and educators debate whether the change will take effect this school year, leaving parents uncertain about morning schedules.
Bay District Schools and law enforcement reminded drivers to stop for school buses as classes resume Monday — a reminder meant to boost safety on school routes — ensuring students are protected as they return.
🌲 Environment
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Fish and Wildlife Foundation launched the Coastal Corridor Project today with a ($15M grant) to expand artificial reefs.
Three vessels will be sunk this fall, while Visit PCB plans reef module deployments to boost marine life in the Panhandle.
🏈 Sports
Diadem opened its 25,000 sqft indoor pickleball facility in Panama City Beach on Friday, Aug.
7, offering local players a new year-round venue after years of outdoor play limitations.
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