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Good morning to you Panama City! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Panama City restaurants were just shut down by health inspectors?
  • How a Panama City man handled a bear at his trash cans
  • What's at stake in restoring Panama City's historic Grammar School?

Also on today's calendar: Panama City A Cappella Chorus and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy, warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 75.
  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Two Bay County restaurant closed, 6 get high priority violations (newsherald.com) — Several Panama City restaurants, including locations on East 6th Street, MLK Boulevard, State 77, and 23rd Street, recently received health inspections, with two Bay County eateries temporarily closed until violations were fixed. Others in Panama City and Panama City Beach must complete follow-up inspections, and residents are encouraged to report suspected health violations to state regulators.
   

2. Panama City man encounters bear near trash cans (mypanhandle.com) — A Panama City resident recently found a large bear rummaging through his trash, after earlier Ring camera footage showed a smaller bear visiting his cans in broad daylight. Neighbors report other bear sightings, and he's now urging locals to secure garbage and stay calm, loud, and never run if they encounter one.
   

3. Panama City CRA offers grant to help restore the historic Grammar School (mypanhandle.com) — Panama City's CRA has approved a $100,000 grant and agreed to waive roughly $375,000 in code fines if a new developer brings the historic Panama City Grammar School up to code within a year. The century‑old, Hurricane Michael–damaged building would be converted into housing, but the incentives vanish if key repairs like the roof, windows, and doors aren't finished on time.
   

4. Panama City CRA board votes to defund 25 Flock cameras (mypanhandle.com) — Panama City officials are preparing to remove 41 license plate readers from state rights‑of‑way and, after a CRA vote, will no longer fund 25 Flock cameras in redevelopment areas. With 93 cameras total and some tied to school‑zone speed systems, city leaders will revisit how many to keep and how to handle contracts at next week's commission meeting.
   

5. Panama City shark attack victim receives incredible $159K news (latination.com) — Panama City residents have rallied behind a Naval Surface Warfare Center worker badly injured in a shark attack near facilities on Saint Andrew Bay, raising over $159,000 on GoFundMe. As donations push toward a $200,000 goal, marine experts say feeding bull sharks likely followed sea turtles into the area, offering a sobering reminder about local waters while the family focuses on recovery.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday September 2
  • PLC Group Meetings
    A Crawford Mosley H.S. Lynn Haven, FL 32444
    7:35 am
  • Gardening Club Mtg
    A Crawford Mosley H.S. Mosley MMTC
    3:05 pm
    • Thursday September 3
  • Professional Development
    A Crawford Mosley H.S. MMTC
    7:40 am
    • Friday September 4
  • Peer Buddy Mtg
    A Crawford Mosley H.S. Lynn Haven, FL 32444
    7:45 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I haven't worn this outfit in a little over a year.
    Now I see it and im like at WOW right now. Im down 40lbs and feeling awesome. (Nextdoor Baldwin/10 Acre)
  • First collage in the red shirt was 3 years ago.
    The waste pro picture was 5 months ago and the bottom picture was today 08/31/2026. Ive lost some weight thats for sure my body dont hurt my back… (Nextdoor Baldwin/10 Acre)
  • Driven Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Oil Change Team Member - Shop #914 - 307 S Tyndall Pkwy in Panama City. Apply here.
  • AutoNation posted a job opening for Service Warranty Admin in Panama City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Panama City here.

Ok Panama City! 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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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