Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Today, a makeup line expands nationwide, a $2.8M grant funds a mobile stroke unit for rural healthcare, HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital plans a $125M expansion with a new patient tower, Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity finished its third home in Jackson County, and Ashley Poston returns to Chapter Chat.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida will host Wine and Fries today at The Alice, featuring hand-passed McDonald’s fries, live entertainment + silent and live auctions to raise funds.
🎭 Culture
Officials announced Zach Top as the final headliner for 2027 Gulf Coast Jam, featuring four major country performers.
The festival will run June 3-6 at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach with tickets available online.
🎓 Education
Ginger Littleton, a former school board member, teacher, and administrator, returned to the Bay District School Board to address issues like kindergarten readiness and career technical education opportunities.
She shared her goals for District 2 during an interview on WJHG NewsChannel 7 Today.
🌲 Environment
AccuWeather lowered its storm predictions on Aug.
19 to eight to 11 named storms while still forecasting three to five direct U.S. impacts this season — Florida residents should stay alert as El Niño conditions may fuel rapid intensification, with tropical coverage continuing until Nov. 30.
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