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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 3

Polls are open today, and Panama City is still reflecting on Sunday's flood

Plus, a battery site that can power nearly 300,000 homes for four hours.

The Daily Panama City team2 stories9 sources4 min read

Election DayTop story

Bay County polls are open until 7 p.m. for the 2026 General Election

Bay County polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Bay County's 30 polling locations

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.7 a.m.to 7 p.m.
  • 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Polls are open
Where
Your assigned precinct
Address check
850-784-6100

Source: WJHG

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WhenWhat
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Polls are open
WhereYour assigned precinct
Address check850-784-6100

If you haven't voted yet, today's the day. You'll cast your ballot at your assigned precinct, and the office isn't a polling location on Election Day.

Bay County's unofficial turnout stood at 35.69% heading into today. That's fourth among the nine Panhandle counties listed, behind Liberty, Gulf and Jackson. We'd go early.

Bay County's early turnout is fourth among nine Panhandle counties

Source: mypanhandle.com

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Liberty47.32%
Gulf37.48%
Jackson35.81%
Bay35.69%
Walton30.42%
Calhoun30.19%
Okaloosa30.18%
Washington27.87%
Holmes22.69%
  • Polling locations: 30 across Bay County
  • ID: acceptable photo and signature identification
  • Address: confirm it's current before you go

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Weather

Sunday's flash flood put more than 8 inches of rain on parts of Panama City

Sunday's flash flooding closed several Panama City roads that morning. The city says the wastewater plant recorded 7 inches of rain in about five hours. The National Weather Service in Tallahassee said more than eight inches fell in parts of the city.

7 inchesof rain at the St. Andrews wastewater plant in about five hours

The city reported the reading. The National Weather Service said more than eight inches fell in parts of Panama City.

Sources: WJHG, Panama City News Herald

“That is an extraordinary amount of rainfall in a very short period occurring at the same time that high tide was underway inside of St. Andrew Bay.”

Jonathan Hayes, Panama City city manager

Resident Amy Kelly said she saw cars getting disabled. If your home or car took damage, Karen Everage of Broward Hall Insurance Agency says to contact your agent right away.

  • Date: Sun., Nov. 1
  • Highest totals: the St. Andrews area
  • Roads: WJHG reported water overwhelmed roadways citywide

Insurance steps after flood damage start with a call to your agent

StepWhat to do
Call your agentRight away, so they can file the claim
Review your policyCoverage can vary
Document damagePhotos and videos
Contact your insurerAs soon as possible

Source: mypanhandle.com

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News Notes

Power

A site in Bay County that once housed coal-fired generating units now holds one of Florida Power & Light's largest battery storage facilities. It can store up to 400 megawatts for four hours, enough to power nearly 300,000 homes. mypanhandle.com

FPL's Bay County battery site stores 1,600 megawatt-hours

400 MW
of power it can store
4 hours
of storage at that level
1,600 MWh
of electricity in total
Nearly 300,000
homes it can power for four hours

Source: mypanhandle.com

Time capsule

A time capsule buried in downtown Panama City in 1976 is set to be opened Thu., Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. The listing puts the event at the AT&T Building. Panama City events calendar

Soccer

Mosley soccer is adding a freshman team. More players tried out for the team last year than the program could field. mypanhandle.com

Home

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— David Foster Wallace

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The Wrap

Dolphin sightings, candy and a boat full of Halloween enthusiasts: that was the haunted sunset cruise at State Park on Fri., Oct. 30. The Halloween-themed outing also served beverages. Not a bad way to watch the sun go down.

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Daily Panama Cityto me · Tues., Nov. 36:00 a.m.

Polls are open today, and Panama City is still reflecting on Sunday's flood

Plus, a battery site that can power nearly 300,000 homes for four hours.

The TLDR

  1. Bay County polls are open today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  2. Sunday's flash flood: more than 8 inches of rain in parts of Panama City
  3. FPL's Bay County battery site can power nearly 300,000 homes
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