Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of October.
Good morning, Panama City.
The annual Ron (Pops) Robinson fundraiser returns Oct.
31 to honor late MLB star Terrance Gore and support youth baseball at Panama City Beach, with proceeds benefiting the Panama City Hurricanes Youth Baseball Organization.
The hurricane center is tracking Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias near the Tennessee (and Kentucky) border as it may bring flash flooding, while a tropical disturbance in the eastern Atlantic has a 20% chance of forming over the next few days.
Residents should monitor local updates.
Okaloosa County officials said Sunday morning that water and sewer services on Okaloosa Island are restored; they urge residents to conserve water as some key sites remain affected by strained infrastructure.
After Hurricane Isaias left 93% of customers without power, CHELCO’s CEO Steve Rhodes said crews have restored electricity for over half of those affected.
A team of 1,400 workers will continue repairs with broken trees + poles slowing progress and aim for complete restoration by Tuesday.
Panama City will resume regular trash collection today after crews paused due to storm debris.
City officials warn delays are expected as residents are asked to bag small debris and keep roadways clear.
FPL reported an additional major power outage in Panama City Beach yesterday, prompting ongoing restoration efforts.
Crews from FPL + Chelco are working in surrounding counties, with more teams set to join the response.
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