Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of August.
Good morning, Panama City.
Shipwreck Island Waterpark will add a new attraction after the City Council approved the plan on Thursday morning; the park will soon offer enhanced recreation for local visitors.
Bay County seeks Meals on Wheels volunteers to deliver 90 meals a day to seniors, especially on rural routes in areas like the beach's west end and Fountain.
The Council on Aging says even a small time commitment makes a big difference (a good opportunity for churches to help).
Panama City Beach artist Jamie Babula was named the featured poster artist for the 31st Annual Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Festival of the Arts — set for Oct.
24-25 in Destin. She will earn a $750 cash award as her artwork Drawn to Paint is used for festival promotions.
Tropical Storm Dolly continues moving west at 24 mph+ with sustained winds of 40 mph in rough conditions, and forecasts indicate it will approach the Caribbean Islands by this weekend amid limiting environmental factors.
The City of Panama City Beach is considering a 15-year financing plan to help Laguna Beach residents switch from septic tanks to sewer lines for about $900 a year using a $3 million state grant & $1.7 million in city funds while those not connecting pay a $31 monthly charge.
Florida State University Panama City will host its annual Suicide Awareness Summit on Sept.
25 at Holley Academic Center to raise mental health awareness through seminars, workshops and networking — the event is timely amid recent suicides in Panama City Beach, though it is not directly linked to them.
Bay County high school football week 2 kicks off today, with live scores and updates posted throughout the evening.
Fans can also watch the games on the NFHS Network (subscription required).
Mosley volleyball alum T’ara Ceasar returns to Bay County as Scott Rossman and Adrian Andrews recapped her recent digital exclusive interview (she grew up in Lynn Haven) where she discussed her professional volleyball career.
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