Good morning, Panama City.

Destination Panama City and the City have partnered to host the 39th Annual Boat Parade of Lights on December 13th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on St. Andrews Bay—starting at the St. Andrews Bay Yacht Club and ending at the Hathaway Bridge, the event will feature holiday vendors, festive music and a special visit from Santa while boat captains vie for the best decorated boat contest.

A new Christmas Café — a holiday-themed coffee shop and boutique — will open on November 1 at 8317 Front Beach Road #43 in Promenade Mall to serve festive drinks, nostalgic treats, and holiday décor in Panama City Beach.

The owners have launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise startup capital for equipment, inventory, and build-out costs.

Kayle Bates, 67, was executed Tuesday at 6:17 p.m. at Florida State Prison for kidnapping and killing Renee White from an insurance office in Bay County in 1982—after federal appeals had been rejected.

Bay District Schools started the new school year on August 19th when the board approved major upgrades such as roof repairs, new turf, and elevator fixes — and it named Erica Johnson as the new ESE and Pre-K director amid debate over honoring Coach Manley’s 37 years of service.

Today, Tom P. Haney Technical College highlighted its aviation programs — with instructor Chris Becker noting that growth in the panhandle industry is boosting training opportunities.

The college offers courses in Aviation Maintenance Repair and Avionics Electric Systems to help students meet rising demand.

Hurricane Erin weakened overnight but remains a major hurricane and is forecast to grow as it moves northwest — tropical storm warnings and rip current alerts are in effect for Florida beaches.

Bay County officials awarded a $2.2 million contract to Roberts and Roberts Tuesday to improve the Titus Road area with a new roundabout at County Road 2321 and other upgrades near a school — work will begin in 30 to 60 days and finish in about a year, with half the funds coming from a grant and half from an infrastructure surtax.

Officials issued water quality health advisories on Aug.

19 after tests found potential contamination in the local supply—residents are advised to boil water or use bottled water until further notice.

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.

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.

Digital Literacy Class: Computer & Internet Basics

9:30-11:00 a.m. — Bay County Public Library — Free entry — Learn the essentials of using a PC and navigating the internet confidently.

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