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🌱 Why Lynn Haven’s police chief is stepping down after just months
Lynn Haven, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Lynn Haven! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Lynn Haven’s police chief is stepping down after just months
- Which Lynn Haven Walmart shopper just scratched off a million-dollar win?
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 87, low: 69.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lynn Haven police chief to step down due to health concerns (mypanhandle.com) — Lynn Haven’s police chief, Lewis Blanchard, will step down July 7 so he can address ongoing health issues, including kidney stones and stress. City leaders praise his work stabilizing and fully staffing the department, and will soon launch a search for his replacement, deciding whether to recruit locally or nationally. 
• Quick Walmart Run Minted This Florida Man A Cool Million Bucks (tampafp.com) — A Panama City man just won $1 million from a scratch-off ticket he bought at the Walmart on South Highway 77 in Lynn Haven. The Florida Lottery says scratch-offs like this drive most ticket sales and help funnel billions into state education programs, including scholarships for college students. Locals may recognize the busy store where this lucky stop paid off.
📸 Around Lynn Haven
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Upcoming Events in
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VOLLEYBALL SUMMER CAMP 7AM-2PM
A Crawford Mosley H.S. Lynn Haven, FL 32444
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Professional Development
A Crawford Mosley H.S. MMTC
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Budget Workshop →
Lynn Haven, FL Calendar Lynn Haven, FL 32444
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VOLLEYBALL SUMMER CAMP 7AM-2PM
A Crawford Mosley H.S. Lynn Haven, FL 32444
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Peer Buddy Mtg
A Crawford Mosley H.S. Lynn Haven, FL 32444
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Girls Soccer Camp
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City Commission Meeting →
Lynn Haven, FL Calendar, 825 Ohio Avenue, Lynn Haven
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PLC Group Meetings
A Crawford Mosley H.S. Lynn Haven, FL 32444
7:35 am
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Art Adventures: 3-Ways, 3-Days →
Panama City, FL Calendar, 705 E 14th Ct., Panama City
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Gold Silver Sneaker →
Panama City, FL Calendar, 722 East 9th Court, Panama City
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K. Play & Learn →
Panama City, FL Calendar, 705 E. 14TH CT, Panama City
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Card Club →
Panama City, FL Calendar, 722 East 9th Court, Panama City
2:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lost cat in college point!!
Please call 850-832-5740 or 850-532-9344 for any information you have!! (Nextdoor The Woods) - What’s the best dry cleaners?
That actual clean, not press and when I get t clothes back still smell dirty with stains? (Nextdoor Mowat Highlands)
- Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Lynn Haven. Apply here.
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Apparel Team Supervisor in Lynn Haven. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lynn Haven here.
🗞 Nearby News
Panama City
- Panama City man wins $1 million prize in Florida Lottery scratch-off game (newsherald.com)
- Bolster Named GSM at JVC Panama City (talkers.com)
- Cheapest Gasoline Prices Within 20 Miles of Panama City, Florida as of June 1, 2026 (fosterfollynews.net)
Panama City Beach
- 49 Winchester, Skeez and more rock Gulf Coast Jam Day 4 (newsherald.com)
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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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