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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On August 21, Bay County CERT was named 'CERT Team of the Year' for its outstanding service, commitment, and volunteer impact—an honor that recognizes the team’s key role in local emergency response. This recognition highlights their contributions in strengthening community safety. WJHG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Department of Health in Bay County issued water quality advisories today for five beaches due to high levels of enterococcus bacteria—Laguna Beach, City Pier, Rick Seltzer Park, Beach Drive and Earl Gilbert Park are unsafe for swimming until bacterial levels drop. Panama City News Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials approved funds for phase one of the Panama City-Bay County Airport expansion at Thursday’s special meeting with a Guaranteed Maximum Price set just under $39 million—this phase will add three new gates and create the shell for future phases. Construction is expected to begin soon on the 537-day project, which is funded by ECP and several outside partners. My Panhandle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bay High beat Arnold 42-6 on Friday night with a strong defense as the Tornadoes opened their season. TJ Davis led with 2.5 sacks and a touchdown run while the team set the tone in the Battle of the Bridge. Panama City News Herald
WELLNESS NEWS
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