Tuesday, August 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local musicians in Panama City are preparing for Play Music on the Porch Day this Saturday, August 30th, a celebration that has brought performers together for six years. The event will run from 11 a.m.—2 p.m. in Lynn Haven and Downtown and from 3 p.m.—6 p.m. in Historic St. Andrews as residents are invited to join in by playing on their porches. My Panhandle
- ➤ Bay County Animal Shelter launches its Fall in Love adoption event today through September 6 to ease shelter overcrowding—adoption fees are $10 for dogs, puppies, and cats while all animals are spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and treated for heartworm. My Panhandle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Panama City will host Play Music of the Porch Day this Saturday — artists will perform live on the downtown streets as residents and visitors slow down to enjoy the music. WJHG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ FSU Panama City announced its fall Lunch and Learn Series which will feature entrepreneurs like Edward San Juan on Sept. 10, Kim Godwin on Oct. 15, Bill Cramer and his sons on Nov. 12, and Jeff O’Hara on Dec. 3 at the Holley Academic Center’s St. Joe Community Foundation Lecture Hall from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.—with free admission and a light lunch provided. Panama City News Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Doctors in Panama City are using National Eye Exam Awareness month to urge residents to get regular eye exams as increased screen time may lead to early vision issues and serious conditions. Dr. Dorvall said exams check both vision and eye health and use new technology—such as cameras and filters—to catch problems early. WJHG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bay County high school football is back as the News Herald launches an Athlete of the Week poll that honors standout players—voting remains open until noon Friday. Panama City News Herald
WELLNESS NEWS
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