Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of September.
Good morning, Panama City.
🏘️ Community
Payment plans for the 2027 Gulf Coast Jam are now available.
The festival will run June 3-6 at Panama City Beach & offers installment options for ticket buyers.
💼 Business
Manna Café, which opened in May, has earned back-to-back community awards for its allergy-friendly coffee shop in Panama City.
The couple built the store by hand and plans to host local events plus open a second location soon.
🎭 Culture
Little Village is hosting Dolly Day this evening to honor the legacy of an iconic superstar with themed 9 to 5-inspired activities.
The event will bring the community together for a local celebration (proceeds support Lids 4 Kids).
Local historical society and UWF members met recently in Panama City to review plans for preserving archaeological sites.
They aim to protect heritage landmarks by considering targeted preservation strategies.
📰 Economy
Florida's minimum wage will rise to $15 per hour after Sept.
30 for untipped workers, with annual inflation adjustments beginning next year. Tipped employees will receive ($11.98 per hour) as approved by voters.
🏥 Health
The Florida Department of Health urges residents to spend 10 minutes checking their homes for standing water to help stop dengue and other mosquito-borne viruses.
Experts and the CDC advise draining water from items like flower pots and gutters + following these steps to reduce mosquito breeding.
🏈 Sports
Scott Rossman interviewed Mosley head coach Tommy Joe Whiddon and Bay High’s head coach Jay Brown — discussing their teams’ performances during the current high school football season — in a 7+ digital exclusive broadcast on Friday, Sept.
25.
Local high school football teams played district games during Week 6 — Baker won 42-6 over North Bay Haven on Thursday and Mosley triumphed 35-28 over Bay on Friday.
Additional scores include Lincoln 7, Pensacola 24 and Arnold 6 in matchups among area schools.
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