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Saturday, December 28th, 2024
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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bay County offers safe Christmas tree recycling options at multiple locations to prevent holiday-related fires, with services available from dusk till dawn until January 8th. My Panhandle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A home invasion in Panama City Beach, orchestrated through an adult website, resulted in multiple arrests for robbery and gun charges. WJHG
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Aldi is expanding with 17 new stores in nine states, converting some Winn-Dixie stores into Aldi locations, featuring three new sites in Florida as part of a $9 billion expansion strategy. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ Non-profits urge donors to carefully choose and contribute to causes they feel passionate about to maximize tax deductions and societal impact. WJHG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Panhandle Helicopter in Bay County launches a program for individuals to become certified helicopter pilots, promising high-paying jobs and flexible scheduling. WJHG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bay County faces potential severe weather, including tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds, forecasted by the National Weather Service for the last weekend of December 2024. Panama City News Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Garrick Cason becomes the first in the U.S. to use a groundbreaking 3D-printed spinal implant designed for faster recovery and reduced complications in patients. My Panhandle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Publix stores will be open on New Year's Eve until 9 p.m. and on New Year's Day 2025 with early closures; the store observes only three annual closures. Panama City News Herald
WELLNESS NEWS
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2024 New Year's Eve Ball Drop 5K Run/Walk
The 2024 New Year's Eve Ball Drop 5K Run/Walk features events for participants aged 16 and younger and takes place at Frank Brown Park.
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Quarterly Chili Cook-Off and Bake Goods Auction
The Rainbow Girls Assembly #147 hosts a chili cook-off and bake goods auction featuring fun and prizes for all attendees.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) Training for Healthcare Professionals
This training course enables healthcare professionals to acquire essential CPR and lifesaving skills applicable in various medical settings.
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