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🌱 Lynn Haven neighbors react after deadly shooting on normally quiet street
Cheers Lynn Haven! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Lynn Haven neighbors react after deadly shooting on normally quiet street
- Lynn Haven church community remembers longtime member Inez D. Owens
- How Lynn Haven officers helped turn around spring break safety this year
Also on today's calendar: Kidfest and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
- Sunday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. One Man Remains Behind Bars After Fatal Shooting in Lynn Haven (mypanhandle.com) — Lynn Haven police say a man is jailed without bond after a woman was fatally shot inside a home on Illinois Avenue, a normally quiet neighborhood residents chose for its safety. Neighbors describe the incident as shocking and unsettling, while investigators confirm the victim and suspect had been in a dating relationship and were living together nearby. 
2. Inez D. Owens Obit (chipleybugle.com) — A longtime member of Emerald Coast Fellowship in Lynn Haven, Inez D. Owens, 86, has passed away, and her family is inviting friends to upcoming services. Born in Bonifay and active across North Florida, she is remembered for her faith, love of family, and involvement in church and community life.
3. Panama City Beach police chief dubs spring break 2026 a success (newsherald.com) — Lynn Haven Police joined a large multi-agency effort that Bay County officials say made this year’s Panama City Beach spring break far safer than 2025, with only one major gun incident reported. Local leaders credit strict high impact zones, a mobile command center at Pier Park, and heavy cooperation from surrounding departments for keeping crowds under control.
4. Bay County's free concert series begins this week. Here's the lineup (newsherald.com) — Bay County is rolling out a free six-month Concerts in the Park series, with monthly shows at different county parks and food trucks on site. The announcement also points Lynn Haven residents to a separate free Spring Concert Series in their own city, giving locals multiple options to enjoy live, family-friendly music close to home.
📸 Around Lynn Haven
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Upcoming Events in
Lynn Haven
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Tennis Banquet
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant , 2397 FL-77 , Panama City
5:30 pm -
Planning Board Meeting (Potential)
Callaway Arts & Conference Center , 500 Callaway Park Way , Callaway
5:00 pm -
Charter Review Advisory Committee Meeting
Lynn Haven, FL Calendar Lynn Haven, FL 32444
5:15 pm -
Finance Review Committee Meeting
Lynn Haven, FL Calendar , 825 Ohio Avenue , Lynn Haven
8:00 am -
Zoning Workshop
Lynn Haven, FL Calendar Lynn Haven, FL 32444
5:30 pm -
Kidfest
2230 E 15th St , Panama City
10:00 am
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Saturday April 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Comprehensive Plan Workshops
Panama City, FL Calendar , 5304 Old Majette Tower Road , Panama City
9:00 am -
Code Enforcement Magistrate Hearings
Bay County, FL Calendar , 300 E 4th St , Panama City
1:00 pm -
Line Dancing
Panama City, FL Calendar , 722 E 9th Ct. , Panama City
1:00 pm -
Card Club
Panama City, FL Calendar , 722 East 9th Court , Panama City
2:00 pm -
Table Tennis
Panama City, FL Calendar , 819 E 11th St. , Panama City
4:00 pm -
Earth Day + Proclamation Reading
Panama City, FL Calendar , 2715 W 10th St. , Panama City
9:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know if a place that’s hiring?
My 24 year old daughter is looking for a job for mornings as she watches my son while I work at night? (Nextdoor Belaire Estates)
- Starbucks posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 14611, Lynn Haven Pkwy & E 25th St in Lynn Haven. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Lynn Haven. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lynn Haven here.
Ok Lynn Haven! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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