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Panama City
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Panama City is gearing up for a busy October with events such as a fire department open house on Oct. 3 at Fire Station 2, National Night Out on Oct. 7 at Gulf Coast State College, a dedication ceremony for a new southern live oak on Oct. 10 at Oaks by the Bay Park, and a cemetery restoration on Oct. 25 at Historic Millville Cemetery — all set to bring families together, support the environment, and honor local history. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ Bay County lost iconic local figure Gus Butchikas on September 21 after his battle with cancer. The son of Angelo Butchikas, he ran the family restaurant and influenced local politics while perfecting recipes still made by relatives. WJHG
- ➤ Over the weekend, Port St. Joe held Chance Gainer Day to raise funds for student scholarships and local groups celebrated 30 years of the St. Joseph Bay Buffer Preserve. A Walk to Remember will be held on Sept. 27 at Hathaway Bridge and families can visit Calhoun County’s first pumpkin patch at Pine Holler Farm every weekend through Nov. 1 — community events bring people together. My Panhandle
- ➤ Organizers announced the 31st Annual Charity Auction and Masquerade Ball as a fundraiser for local causes—details on the time and venue have not yet been released. WJHG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ FSU Panama City received a $194K grant from the St. Joe Community Foundation to help support three programs that boost science education, clean the estuary, and improve diving research—offering more opportunities for local students. My Panhandle
- ➤ A Jackson County School District bus was evacuated on Monday — all students were safely taken home on another bus — with an investigation underway. WJHG
- ➤ FSU Panama City will launch an undergraduate nursing program in partnership with the Tallahassee College of Nursing—funded by a $10,000,000 gift from the Fairholme Foundation—expected to begin in fall of 2027 and work with local hospitals to meet nursing needs. WJHG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A wildfire covering 2 acres erupted near the corner of State and Baldwin Avenues in Panama City on Sept.20 and was fully contained by Sept.22—officials report that a burn ban remains in effect as drought conditions and high fire danger persist despite light showers on Sept.21. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ On Saturday morning, runner Chris Marchand encountered a rare melanistic bobcat on the Lynn Haven Rail Trail in Bay County and recorded the animal before it walked back into the woods—he said he stayed at a safe distance while waiting for his wife. My Panhandle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Families in Bay County can receive autism help from the Gulf Coast Autism Clinic and FSU Panama City’s Early Childhood Autism Program, which work to give children proper diagnosis and teach easier communication and home routines. Clinic owner Kuryn Wheeler said more children are being diagnosed as awareness grows — trained technicians help by teaching basic skills for everyday life. WJHG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Panama City News-Herald named Bay High’s Zabeyon Morgan as last week’s Florida Power & Light Football Player of the Week from a poll based on coaches’ nominations and game performance — the poll will feature athletes from other sports next week. Panama City News Herald
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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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2025 Central Panhandle Fair
6 p.m. — Central Panhandle Fair in Bay County — $15-$35 — Experience a week of fun with various entertainment and rides at the fair.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Don't look for happiness. Look for meaning.
~ Ryan Holiday
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