🌱 How a stolen U-Haul chase spilled onto Panama City Beach roads

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In today's newsletter:

• How a stolen U-Haul chase spilled onto Panama City Beach roads
• Where to watch Panama City Beach’s big Fourth of July fireworks

Today's riddle: What do you call a camel who likes to perform in plays? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 93 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 91, low: 78.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 79 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• High-speed chase through three counties ends in Walton County (fox10tv.com) — A stolen U-Haul pursuit that began on Highway 79 in Bay County led to a crash near the Wyndham on Front Beach Road in Panama City Beach before continuing through three counties and ending with the suspect in custody in Walton County. Drivers near State Highway 285 and the I-10 on-ramp are warned to expect delays. Local police assisted in the search and response.
   

• Panama City Beach gearing up for Fourth of July fireworks and festivities (wjhg.com) — Panama City Beach is rolling out multiple Fourth of July fireworks shows, capped by the Star Spangled Spectacular at the city and county piers at 9 p.m. Strong tourism is funding these celebrations as well as beach safety and maintenance. Officials urge visitors to arrive early, bring chairs, and stay hydrated while police coordinate to keep the holiday safe.
   

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📸 Around Panama City Beach

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday July 1

• 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
• Table Tennis →
  A D Harris Learning Village, 819 E 11th St, Panama City
  4:00 pm
• PC Art Club →
  Lake Huntington Clubhouse, 3504 W 15th St, Panama City
  6:00 pm
• Open Mic Comedy →
  St Andy's Sports Pub, 1123 Beck Ave, Panama City
  8:00 pm

Thursday July 2

• Professional Development
  A Crawford Mosley H.S. MMTC
  7:40 am
• Finance Review Committee Meeting →
  Lynn Haven, FL Calendar Lynn Haven, FL 32444
  8:00 am

Friday July 3

• Peer Buddy Mtg
  A Crawford Mosley H.S. Lynn Haven, FL 32444
  7:45 am
• Independence Day - County Offices will be closed. →
  Bay County, FL Calendar, 840 W. 11th st., Panama City
  8:00 am

Saturday July 4

• 2026 July 4th Salute to Freedom Festival →
  Panama City Marina, 1 Harrison Ave, Panama City
  4:00 pm

Monday July 6

• Mu Alpha Theta Mtg/Peer Tutoring
  A Crawford Mosley H.S. MHS Rm 604
  3:30 pm

Tuesday July 7

• Spanish Club Mtg
  A Crawford Mosley H.S. Lynn Haven, FL 32444
  8:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
  Love was LOST on June 28, 2026 in Panama City Beach, FL 32413 near Sunset dr and navy blvd Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Horizon South)
• 🇺🇸❤️We replaced The Carousel's flag and rope today.
  Let the neighborhood see your patriotic spirit and post a picture of your display. (Nextdoor Laguna in Paradise)

• TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Franchise Hotel - Night Auditor in Panama City Beach. Apply here.
• Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Panama City Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Panama City Beach here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Lynn Haven

• Lynn Haven signs one year AI Data Center moratorium (mypanhandle.com)

Panama City

• Panama City unveils historical memorial trail ahead of America 250 (wjhg.com)
• Everyone finds their groove at downtown Panama City festival (ocala.com)
• New details released on suspect involved in multi-county high speed pursuit (mypanhandle.com)

Freeport

• These Okaloosa and Walton County restaurants opened during the first half of 2026 (nwfdailynews.com)
• One Arrested, One Sought in Freeport Homicide; Public Asked to Help Locate Suspect (fox10tv.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A drama-dary (Thank you Phillip M. for sending it in!)
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