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Panama City News Herald

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Panama City marine rescuers break ground on long-awaited facility

PANAMA CITY — The Florida Panhandle Marine Institute (FPMI) broke ground on its new animal rehab facilities in downtown Panama City on Oct. 17. FPMI specializes in the rescue and rehabilitation of marine life, such as dolphins and sea turtles, across the region. FPMI's stranding coordinator, Lauren Albrittain, spoke to the News Herald in September. The mission Albrittain said the mission is threefold, with the most obvious part being rescue and rehabilitation. They respond to "strandings," which is when an injured, sick or dead marine animal washes up on the beach. "Second, we want to educate. We want to both educate the general public as well as our conservation partners," said Albrittain. "Anything we learn from every single case can be contributed to the knowledge base for those animals." "The third part of our mission is to conduct as much and contribute as much conservation research as possible," said Albrittain. "So basically, anytime we're learning about these cases, we are not only gathering medical information if they're live cases, but we're also gathering information that can be put toward better understanding of the (animals.)" She explained that the research contributes to a better understanding of a species' population dynamics, environment,

Panama City, FL · 19d

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A.D. Harris Community Resilience Center Opens in Panama City to Connect Residents With Resources

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The A.D. Harris Learning Village is re-introducing itself as the A.D. Harris Community Resilience Center, a hub designed to connect people with services and resources available throughout the community. The center’s development follows Hurricane Michael, when the need for accessible recovery resources became clear.

Panama City, FL · 19d

centralfloridalifestyle.com

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Florida Blue Foundation Donates to Hurricane Isaias Recovery Efforts in Northwest Florida

Florida Blue Foundation is providing financial support to three nonprofit organizations helping Northwest Florida communities recover from Hurricane Isaias. Announced Oct. 20, the donations will support United Way of West Florida, United Way Emerald Coast and Volunteer Florida as they address immediate community needs and assist with longer-term recovery following the storm.

Florida · 17d

The Cool Down

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In Florida, Bay County skipped curbside debris pickup after Isaias, and residents say cleanup is on them

"We pay our taxes high out here just like everybody else, and that's a service we should get."

Bay County, FL · 21d

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Rebuild Bay County to Celebrate Grand Opening of the A.D. Harris Community Resilience Center

The free event will include a historical marker unveiling, guided tours, partner exhibits, resource information, refreshments, and opportunities to learn about the Center’s services and long-term vision.

Bay County, FL · 19d

WJHG-TV

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Portion of Harrison Ave. closing for Bay High Homecoming Parade on October 21

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Harrison Avenue, from Beach Drive to E. 13th Street, will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from noon to 3 p.m. for the Bay High Homecoming Parade. Panama City officials say cars along the street need to be cleared from the parade route. Vehicles not...

Panama City, FL · 19d

WMBB

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Early voting opens across eight Bay County locations

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Voters in about half of Florida’s 67 counties can now take advantage of early voting ahead of the upcoming general election on Nov. 3. Bay County is one of those counties where early voting opened on Monday. Voters will have to decide a number of races involving local, state, and […]

Bay County, FL · 19d

WMBB

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CLASS ACT: SRO shining light into Bay County classrooms

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Emily Collier has been a student resource officer at the TCS Collegiate School for only a year, but within the past 365 days, she has already changed the lives of so many. Before she was an SRO for the collegiate school, she worked for the city of Panama City, where […]

Bay County, FL · 19d

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CLASS ACT: SRO shining light into Bay County classrooms

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Emily Collier has been a student resource officer at the TCS Collegiate School for only a year, but within the past 365 days, she has already changed the lives of so many. Before she was an SRO for the collegiate school, she worked for the...

Bay County, FL · 19d

The Cool Down

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Florida woman says she couldn't sell flooded home, then city buys it for a catch basin

"Ultimately the house really taught me a lot of resilience."

Panama City, FL · 22d

WJHG-TV

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Early voting begins Monday for 2026 General Election in Bay County

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Early voting for the 2026 General Election officially begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Saturday, Oct. 31, across eight designated early voting locations throughout the county. The main Supervisor of Elections Office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., while all other...

Bay County, FL · 22d

WMBB

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Florida Panhandle Marine Institute breaks ground on new facility

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Florida Panhandle Marine Institute picked up their shovels Saturday for the groundbreaking of their brand-new rescue center. The institute’s new center will be for saving new sea turtles and dolphins, and this has been a longtime coming for them after relocating last year. “So excited that we are actually […]

Northwest Florida, FL · 21d

WJHG-TV

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Emergency water outage, boil water notice issued for several Callaway roads

CALLAWAY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - An emergency water outage is affecting multiple roads in Callaway on Monday, with a precautionary boil water notice set to take effect once service is restored. According to the City of Callaway, utility crews are responding to an outage impacting the following areas:. H.L. Sudduth Drive.

Callaway, FL · 20d

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City of Panama City holds State of the City address

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Residents and staff packed Panama City Hall Thursday night for the State of the City address. City Manager Jonathan Hayes delivered his first address, telling the audience the city is no longer just recovering from Hurricane Michael, but renewing eight years later. “Recovery is a...

Panama City, FL · 23d

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Precautionary boil water notice remains in effect for Lynn Haven

LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A precautionary boil water notice remains in effect for City of Lynn Haven water customers following a leak at the city’s primary water treatment plant, officials said Friday. Crews repaired a leak on a 12-inch water main connection while service was automatically rerouted through...

Lynn Haven, FL · 22d

WMBB

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New 3D-printed housing project planned for East 3rd Street

Panama City commissioners selected Marco Designs to construct a sustainable, pedestrian-friendly residential complex on East 3rd Street using robotic 3D concrete printing technology.

Panama City, FL · 23d

WJHG-TV

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Oktoberfest draws hundreds to Aaron Bessant Park

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Oktoberfest is in full swing, with hundreds gathering at Aaron Bessant Park this weekend. The event features traditional German-inspired food, beer and attire. It also includes live music, vendors and competitions such as stein hoisting and tug-of-war. Activities for kids include bounce houses and face...

Panama City Beach, FL · 21d