Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of October.
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🏘️ Community
Local faith and community leaders gathered on Oct.
18 in Panama City for music & reflection on civic engagement ahead of early voting, showcasing community spirit before the polls opened.
Operation BBQ Relief will serve free hot meals Tuesday on a first-come, first-served basis at sites across the Florida Panhandle & southern Alabama for residents, first responders and relief workers affected by Hurricane Isaias.
The nonprofit plans to remain in the area for several days.
Today the A.D. Harris Learning Village was renamed Community Resilience Center during its grand opening in Panama City.
Rebuild Bay County completed renovations and will offer services like food & shelter assistance to local residents.
🌲 Environment
Florida Panhandle Marine Institute broke ground on its new animal rehab facility in downtown Panama City on Oct.
17 to help rescue dolphins, sea turtles and other marine life. The institute still needs $130,000 to finish the facility while upcoming events at Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant will support its work.
Invest 93L is developing off the East Coast and experts expect one or two more tropical storms may form that could affect the Gulf side — major hurricanes remain unlikely due to wind shear.
Residents should stay prepared as the Atlantic season runs until Nov. 30.
🏛️ Government
Florida will end daylight saving time on Nov.
1 at 2 a.m. as the clocks fall back for standard time; state lawmakers support making daylight saving permanent if Congress approves (the Senate is set to reconvene on Nov. 9).
🏥 Health
A Bay County first grade teacher continued teaching + battling stage three breast cancer, inspiring students with her resilience during ongoing treatment.
Her dedication shows the strength of local educators amid serious health challenges.
🏈 Sports
Arnold senior swimmer was named this week’s Walborsky, Bradley and Fleming Student Athlete of the Week (Tuesday, Oct.
20) in recognition of his dedication and hard work in high school sports.
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