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Panama City
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Majette Park in Bayou George received new upgrades and more improvements are planned to begin soon; local officials expect to schedule the next phase as work continues. WJHG
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Bay County Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service responded to a wildfire on Brown Road off Highway 2301 around 3:30 p.m. yesterday, with neighbors reporting several trees burning near an unoccupied home while officials said the fire continued and its cause remains unknown. My Panhandle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Bay County Historical Society revived its lecture series at the Bay County Library and will host a lecture on September 22 to examine St. Andrews’ past — Kenny Redd and Mia Hernandez confirmed details today — inviting local interest in the historical program. WJHG
- ➤ Kaleidoscope Theatre in Lynn Haven will start a month-long play called She Kills Monsters on October 3 and run until October 12 with shows at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday matinees. The volunteer-run production is directed by Matthew and Summer Bonnin and asks locals to help build sets — details are provided — while tickets are on sale now. My Panhandle
- ➤ Panama City Symphony celebrates its 30th anniversary season with an opening night today—marking three decades of live performances for local audiences. WJHG
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The federal reserve cut interest rates for the first time this year—this is expected to make buying or selling a house easier and could jumpstart the Panhandle housing market. WJHG
- ➤ In Florida, minimum wage workers will earn $14 per hour from Sept. 30 — the change is set to reach $15 in 2026 after a voter-approved amendment. Panama City News Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bay High School students taught 18 elementary students from Oscar Patterson Academy how to grow food as they visited stations on gardening, pollinators, and composting at the Grand Rising Community Garden in Glenwood this morning. The students planted seeds for carrots, beets, kale, and celery that will be ready to harvest in February — teacher Nancy Williams said the lesson helps teach healthy eating in an area with few grocery stores. My Panhandle
- ➤ Bay District Schools completed their fourth annual Superintendent’s Safety Tour as officials visited North Bay Haven High on Friday to highlight safety resources — including the Fortify Florida tip system. Superintendent Mark McQueen said the tour led to a 20 percent drop in discipline referrals and improved student decision-making. My Panhandle
- ➤ NewsChannel 7’s Jessica Foster reported that declining literacy rates have led Bay County Library Foundation Executive Director Laura Roesch to launch a community initiative to boost reading skills. The effort aims to serve as a model for other communities—helping areas work to raise literacy levels. WJHG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two days after a fire burned 50 acres along Highway 79, the blaze is fully contained. Bay County enacted a burn ban Thursday that prohibits burning trash, outdoor fireplaces, fireworks, and improperly disposed cigarettes—grills remain allowed until further notice. WJHG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Panama City announced on Sept. 17 that its parking violation grace period will end Oct. 1. Fines will range from $20 to $250 and vehicles with three or more violations may be booted or towed in downtown, St. Andrews, and on 23rd Street — a change linked to recent downtown development. Panama City News Herald
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Suicide Awareness Summit 2025
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