Daily
Panama City
Monday, September 8th, 2025
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Panama City.
Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pineapple Willy’s started its week-long charity event today and will donate all its profits until September 14th to Bay County nonprofits—honoring founder William ‘Pine’ Buskell and aiding groups like Beach Care Services and Girls Inc. that support the local community. My Panhandle
- ➤ Bay County hosts a week-long series of community events from today to September 14—featuring farmers' markets, circus acts, live music, senior programs, safety courses, and food truck festivals in Panama City, Panama City Beach and Mexico Beach. Bay County Coastal
- ➤ Trinity Mooney started the PCB Walking Club by posting TikTok videos to invite local women and has gathered nearly 100 members since July. The group meets five days a week for walks along routes on 30A—Schooner’s Beach. WJHG
- ➤ Eight-year-old Vyla Leynes, a cancer survivor from the Sweet Bay neighborhood, held a lemonade stand that raised over a thousand dollars for pediatric cancer research via the Rally Foundation—she hoped to help kids with cancer when research funding was cut. WJHG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WonderWorks in Panama City Beach is hosting a sensory-friendly day this weekend when the center will lower its volume and adjust exhibits to help guests with sensory sensitivities—families from across the region are traveling long distances to experience the calmer, hands-on STEAM displays. The center said it will offer these inclusive events again in the future. My Panhandle
DRINK NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Optimal hydration isn’t just about water. LMNT’s zero-sugar electrolyte mix is formulated with sodium levels aligned with new hydration research without added sugars or fillers. A favorite among athletes and intermittent fasters, each sip supports better performance, energy, and recovery. Try it risk-free with LMNT’s no-questions-asked refund policy and get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase.* LMNT
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Panama City.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida’s health department said it began changing school vaccine rules on September 3 and that the new plan will drop mandates for diseases like chickenpox, hepatitis B, Hib influenza and pneumococcal diseases in about 90 days—while vaccines for measles, polio, diphtheria, pertussis, mumps and tetanus will stay required. Lawmakers may later decide to extend the change to cover more diseases. My Panhandle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 4, Ascension Sacred Heart Bay introduced its new AFib software—designed to improve heart surgery—to the media. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ Florida State University Panama City will host its annual suicide awareness summit on Sept. 26 at the Holley Academic Center—its schedule includes seminars, workshops, and optional suicide prevention skills training from 1:30 p.m.—2:30 p.m. with keynote speaker Michelle Lawrence and guest Anna Hunter; licensed mental health providers and nurses can earn continuing education credits while learning about vital community support resources. Panama City News Herald
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
A new take on hydration
For those tracking hydration, sodium intake is key. A growing wave of research suggests that optimal health may require sodium levels two to three times higher than traditional guidelines.
That’s where LMNT comes in. This zero-sugar electrolyte mix offers a science-backed boost without the additives. Popular among athletes, intermittent fasters, and wellness-minded parents alike, it's redefining how people stay hydrated.
Try LMNT totally risk-free and get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase. Pro tip: If you don’t like it, they’ll refund your order, no questions asked.
Start my hydration journey
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Panama City.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough.
~ Naval Ravikant
About Daily Panama City
Welcome to the Daily Panama City, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Panama City, Florida community. If you like the Daily Panama City, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Panama City.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Panama City and across Florida. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Panama City
A free Panama City community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailypanamacity.com/sitemap