Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Hundreds gathered at Oktoberfest at Aaron Bessant Park enjoying German food, live music, competitions, and family activities.
The event continues Sunday (noon to 5 p.m.) and offers free entry for locals.
On Saturday morning, the Salvation Army provided boxes of non-perishable food & cleaning supplies at Reid’s Court after Hurricane Isaias caused extended power outages; another distribution is set for Sunday at the Piggly Wiggly in Bonifay.
🎓 Education
Parker Elementary in Panama City was named Florida's 2026 Community Partnership School of the Year by Bay District Schools for its work advancing student success, family engagement & community collaboration.
The school partnered with groups including Children's Home Society of Florida & Gulf Coast State College to provide classroom resources.
Florida Panhandle Marine Institute broke ground on a new downtown facility after Gulf World Marine Park closed in 2025.
The nonprofit is building pools for rehabilitation, a vet lab, and learning spaces — while it continues raising funds for further expansion.
🏥 Health
On Saturday, community members gathered at Gulf Coast State College for the first annual Flamingo Challenge bridge walk to raise funds for local mammogram care.
Breast cancer survivors shared their stories to promote early detection and awareness.
🏈 Sports
Mosley quarterback JP Holsombake threw four touchdowns to help his team beat Rickards and spoke after the game & confirmed the win.
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