Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
Good morning, Panama City.
Panama City is hosting community events from today through August 31 with seniors meeting at Callaway Senior Center at 9am, a cooking series at 12pm and tot play sessions on Thursdays plus other days offering painting classes, card games, farmers markets and live music for families and local residents.
Officer Matt Taylor now works closely with rescued K9 Arson to patrol Panama City streets and detect drugs such as fentanyl and MDMA — a bond that began after Arson was rescued from abuse and underwent training to serve the community.
Three teenagers were injured after a red Ford Mustang overturned on the Hathaway Bridge Tuesday night at 8:00 p.m.—the car struck a curb and a tree—and all occupants were taken to a local hospital with one passenger in critical condition.
Since 1993, Beach RV has been a trusted destination for full-service RV repairs and maintenance in Panama City Beach—handling collision fixes, roof work, plumbing adjustments and more with certified expertise.
Located at 8103-B Panama City Beach Parkway, the business operates Monday to mid-day Saturday to keep your home on wheels road-ready.
Kayle Bates was executed Tuesday evening at 6:17 p.m. at Florida State Prison for killing Janet Renee White in Bay County in 1982—he was the 10th inmate executed in Florida this year.
Roberts and Roberts won the contract to build a new roundabout on Titus Road—this roundabout will be larger and include more entry points than the one near the airport to ease traffic on U.S. 231 and reduce crashes near the school.
Bay County officials said construction will begin within 60 days and take about a year to complete.
Nurse Taylor Smelcer at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is honored for his careful attention and compassion by treating every patient like family—he earned the Daisy Award for going the extra mile.
The old Panama City Grammar School building at 101 E.
Seventh St., built in 1914 and added to the National Register of Historic Places, is now for sale at $1.75 million. The property is in an opportunity zone—its interior needs renovation after Hurricane Michael, and buyers may benefit from tax breaks.
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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