Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of September.
Good morning, Panama City.
Rooms with a Purpose is hosting a bunco night fundraiser to support local community projects + more details on time and location will be shared soon.
Residents are invited to participate in the fun and support a good cause.
Gallery of Art 850 will host Songs That Inspired a Movement to spotlight songs that sparked community change.
The event will take place soon at the gallery in Panama City.
Singer-songwriter Corey Hall will perform at Gallery of Art 850 on Saturday, Sept.
26 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 36 W Beach Dr—admission is $10 at the door.
Florida’s education commissioner now mandates that school districts audit library and classroom books — failure to comply risks loss of state funding as districts follow a nine-point plan over the next 90 days to remove inappropriate content.
A federal budget proposal in Washington may cut NOAA funds, affecting fisheries management in Panama City's fishery — warned conservation director J.P.
Brooker. Critics say the proposed cuts could also reduce hurricane research and weaken coastal resource management.
PCB is holding focus groups at Lyndell Center to plan its future strategy.
The first session is on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. — the second is on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 5 p.m.
Panama City Beach Council set new E-Bike rules after community complaints—Class 1 bikes may ride on sidewalks at a 10 mph limit while other bikes must use bike lanes with stricter rules on Front Beach Road.
The rules are effective immediately and enforced by local police.
Florida health officials reported 23 Vibrio vulnificus cases with 5 deaths across counties (Bay, Broward, Marion, Palm Beach and Pinellas) as of Sept.
24. They advise residents to avoid exposing open wounds to brackish water and to cook seafood thoroughly to prevent infection.
Florida officials report 190 confirmed dengue cases across six counties with 170 in Hillsborough; Panama City residents are urged to use mosquito repellent and wear long sleeves, plus local health partners are monitoring the situation closely.
Bay's Tornadoes will face Pensacola High in a 3A-1 matchup tomorrow at 7 p.m. after wins over West Florida and Rutherford; coach Jeremy Brown praised quarterback Mace Grant for his nine touchdown passes with over 1,000 yards and no interceptions.
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