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Panama City
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Food Truck Festivals of America announced that the first Food Truck and Craft Beverage Festival will be held at the Publix Sports Plex in Panama City Beach on September 13th from 12 PM to 6 PM. VIP and Beverage Lovers ticket holders will receive early entry — starting at 11 AM while over 15 local trucks serve gourmet meals, craft drinks, and offer family fun. Bay County Coastal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Lynn Haven man was charged with DUI manslaughter after his SUV hit a 64-year-old motorcyclist on Thomas Drive on Aug. 24 at 1:20 a.m., killing the rider and critically injuring the passenger as he fled the scene before police detained him and set a $600,000 bond—Alexander Blair Morrison is the accused. Panama City News Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ VITAS Healthcare will present a check to FSU Panama City to start a new scholarship fund for its social work program on Sept. 3. The check will boost support for students in the social work field. WJHG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, 36 scuba divers and volunteers from Panama City cleaned St. Andrews State Park—removing 383 pounds of trash from the jetties and nearby areas. Panama City News Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Panama City Beach officials announced a plan today to curb teen trouble during spring break by supporting the Kids Online Safety Act and setting new curfews and ordinances during busy times. Tourist Development Council President Dan Rowe said the measures—designed to stop unsupervised takeovers and violence—will use social media and family messages to keep the beach safe. My Panhandle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Tucked into historic St. Andrews, The Grocery Kitchen and Taproom is a popular local spot for Southern-Cajun dishes and local craft beers—its menu features favorites like Swamp Soup, Blackened Redfish with Crawfish Étouffée and Fried Strawberries—and it offers a sunny patio with live music. Bay County Coastal
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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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K-Pop Crafts and Trading Event
4-5 p.m. — Bay County Public Library — Free entry — Connect with fellow K-Pop enthusiasts through crafts and trading fun.
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Suicide Awareness Summit 2025
1:30-2:30 p.m. — Florida State University Panama City — Free entry — Participate in valuable suicide prevention training to make a positive impact in your community.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Richard Feynman
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