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Saturday, August 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bay County saw many shifts this summer as Topgolf opened in Panama City Beach, Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show welcomed fans with a visit from Dolly Parton, and Palmetto Moon opened a store in Pier Park—World Marine Park closed amid investigations, Brass Tap permanently closed, Claire's may close without a new buyer, Panama City Coffee Co. expanded, Cahall’s Deli opened a new location, and Skywheel changed ownership—local businesses are adapting quickly. Panama City News Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gulf Coast State College announced on Friday that it secured a five-year renewal of its TRIO Student Support Services grant that provides free tutoring, academic advising, and career exploration to eligible students. The U.S. Department of Education will continue funding this 40-year-old resource—vital for student success—ensuring the program helps students in the years ahead. My Panhandle
- ➤ Gulf Coast State College opened its new Natural Sciences Building on Aug. 15 — the $4 million, 43,000 square-foot facility houses 11 laboratories for hands-on science learning. Panama City News Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Panama City Police Department launched a new victim notification system—designed to keep victims and their families informed and safe. WJHG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bay County reports a new case of vibrio vulnificus infection as 38-year-old Benjamin West was hospitalized at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay after contracting the bacteria while fishing near Port St Joe on Aug. 23—he underwent multiple leg surgeries following an initial misdiagnosis. The county now has three cases with two deaths while the state totals 23 infections and five fatalities from bacteria that thrives in warm brackish water. Panama City News Herald
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