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Saturday, August 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On August 7, Panama City VFW Post 8205 honored seven Purple Heart recipients with a ceremony that featured speeches from retired Air Force Lt. Col. Janet Pattison and retired Army Chaplain David Trogdon—both speakers stressed the award’s rich history and the need for community among veterans. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ Officials and residents gathered at Daffin Park today to rededicate Messick Field in honor of coach Raymond Messick (who spent 29 years coaching local youth sports) after the field was repaired from damage by Hurricane Michael. My Panhandle
- ➤ The Filipino American Association of Bay County hosts its Barrio Fiesta event today at the St. Peter & Paul Church Parish Hall, serving Filipino food starting at 11 a.m. and featuring cultural dances to celebrate a longstanding harvest tradition. My Panhandle
- ➤ Sleep Center Panama City donated 29 new Tempur-Pedic mattresses to Bay County EMS & Panama City Beach Fire & Rescue on August 8 at 12:58 p.m. CDT. The donation honored local first responders and showed support for community safety. WJHG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Reliant South Construction Group, a Panama City construction firm, was named one of Florida's Best Small Companies To Work For after being ranked 17th by Florida Trend on July 31—this honor recognizes firms with at least 15 Florida workers and one year of operation. My Panhandle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Staff at Oscar Patterson Academy celebrated with bacon cheeseburgers today when the school improved its grade from an F to a B, according to Bay County Schools. The Bay District School Board approved a turnaround plan using community resources to help teachers and students perform better in 2024 to 2025 after the school reopened following four years of closure after Hurricane Michael. My Panhandle
- ➤ Bay District Schools need to fill over 50 positions before school starts Monday as they seek 16 teachers, 40 para-professionals, and 200 substitute teachers; applications remain open online until all spots are filled. WJHG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A petition to recall Lynn Haven Mayor Jesse Nelson was struck down after a date error left only 226 valid signatures from the 1,535 needed. The recall committee said they will restart the process+ gather new signatures to meet the requirement. Panama City News Herald
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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