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1. ECP remains open, normal operations continue as officials monitor Hurricane Isaias (wjhg.com) — Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City is staying open and operating normally as Hurricane Isaias approaches, but travelers are warned flights could change quickly. Airport leaders are coordinating with emergency agencies and airlines, urging passengers to check airline apps or websites before leaving home for any delays or cancellations.
2. Week 8 High School Football Highlights and Scores (wjhg.com) — High school football fans around Panama City will see a heavily disrupted Week 8 schedule, with most Friday games canceled or postponed because of expected bad weather. Only a handful of matchups were played earlier in the week, while many local teams like Arnold, Mosley, Port St. Joe, and others must wait for rescheduled dates or accept cancellations.
3. Hurricane Isaias Puts Millions at Risk of Flesh-Eating Bacteria (internewscast.com) — Panama City and nearby Gulf communities are in Hurricane Isaias' projected landfall zone, and health officials warn that storm surge and flooding could expose residents to dangerous flesh-eating Vibrio bacteria. With evacuations already ordered in parts of the Panhandle, Floridians are urged to finish storm preparations, avoid wading through floodwaters, and carefully clean any cuts that contact Gulf water after the storm.
4. Panama City Beach fall break plans shift as Hurricane Isaias approaches (wjhg.com) — Hurricane Isaias is shutting down Panama City Beach attractions, including the Russell Fields City Pier, Pirate Fest, and the PCB Fishing Rodeo and Seafood Festival, disrupting fall break plans for visitors and locals. Many businesses are closing early as tourists cut trips short and officials brace for worsening conditions along the beach.
5. Airfares are rising at Pittsburgh International, and higher costs may be here to stay (triblive.com) — Pittsburgh International is seeing higher airfares because of elevated jet fuel costs and the loss of Spirit Airlines, but it's still adding new routes, including nonstop service to Panama City. That expansion could make it easier for friends, family, and tourists to reach Bay County even as ticket prices remain higher than in past years.
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