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Also on today's calendar: Panama City A Cappella Chorus and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. What a 200,000 gallon wastewater spill in PCB means for the bay (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — Nearly 200,000 gallons of wastewater recently spilled in Panama City Beach, adding to a string of sewer overflows in Panama City and Lynn Haven that are stressing St. Andrews Bay and nearby bayous. City crews have stopped the latest leak and begun repairs, but aging pipes across Bay County mean more spills are possible, with potential health alerts, algae blooms, and damage to seagrass and oyster beds.
2. One person dies in Bay County from flesh-eating bacteria (newsherald.com) — Health officials confirm at least one person in Bay County has died this year from Vibrio vulnificus, a dangerous "flesh-eating" bacteria found in warm, brackish waters around the Panama City area. Residents are urged to be cautious with raw shellfish and avoid swimming with open wounds, especially after heavy rain or flooding, as local Vibrio cases and past deaths underscore the ongoing risk.
3. Truesdell Park clubhouse to get exterior makeover (mypanhandle.com) — Panama City is moving ahead with a major facelift for Truesdell Park's long-damaged clubhouse, approving about $500,000 for new windows, doors, patios, fencing, and HVAC. Additional playground upgrades and a new parking lot are underway, while the city seeks partners and tradespeople to finish the clubhouse interior and restore it as a hub for community events.
4. Panama City commissioners approve state funding for Frankford Avenue trail design (wjhg.com) — Panama City commissioners have accepted $425,000 in state funding to design a new multi-use trail along Frankford Avenue, a key link in a larger city and state trail network. The planned route would connect Beach Drive, St. Andrews, Kings Point, SweetBay, and include a pedestrian bridge over Robinson Bayou, improving walkability and bike access for nearby neighborhoods.
5. Dolly Parton's impact on Panama City Beach continues with new development plans (wjhg.com) — Dolly Parton's projects in Panama City Beach are expected to continue, with city leaders confirming plans for a new arcade, mini golf course, and electric cart slick track next to Pirates Voyage. Locals credit her ventures like Pirates Voyage and the PCB Wheel with bringing jobs, entertainment, and a patriotic family atmosphere that many hope will honor her legacy for years to come.
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