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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Kal G. Squires Inaugural Golf Tournament benefiting Angel House Bereavement Center will be held on October 31 at Bay Point Golf Club — 4701 Bay Point Road, Panama City Beach, where sponsors and players are invited to join for a day of golf, prizes, and community fun. The event supports local efforts to provide clinical grief counseling to residents in Bay and Gulf counties.  Bay County Coastal

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • On Saturday, the Coast Guard responded to a possible drowning at Shell Island when crews were called to St. Andrews Pass at 11:30 a.m.—rescuing an adult male who was transported by Bay County EMS to a hospital while the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission took over the investigation.  My Panhandle

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Downtown Pet Salon in Historic Downtown Panama City has become a trusted spot for pet grooming and quality care for dogs and cats—offering services from baths to breed-specific haircuts while supporting local animal shelters and pet events.  Bay County Coastal
  • Snelling Staffing has served Bay County businesses for over 50 years—starting from one local owner's hiring challenges and later expanding to offer both temporary and permanent placements. Today, the locally owned firm builds long-term partnerships as it prepares office manager Cynthia Hilburn for future leadership.  Bay County Coastal
  • Since its start in late June 2025, Traveling Timmy's Baby Gear Rental has made it easier for families vacationing in Panama City Beach and the 30A area by renting sanitized, high-quality gear delivered directly to hotels or rentals—helping parents travel light and stress-free. The family-run business advises booking ahead during busy times to secure rentals.  Bay County Coastal

CRIME NEWS

  • On Friday, a Georgia woman named Tammi Michelle Hornsby was found guilty of vehicular homicide after her speeding jeep struck a motorcyclist at Thunder Beach in 2022—her sentencing is set for November 4th.  WJHG

HEALTH NEWS

  • Dermatology Associates, a skin care pioneer since 1974—named Dr. Christopher Wolfe as its new leader. The Bay County local and decorated Army veteran brings expertise in Mohs micrographic and reconstructive surgery and will expand the practice's advanced skin cancer treatment.  Bay County Coastal

EVENTS

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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.

    Wed, 8/27/25

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