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In today's newsletter:

  • Flying out of ECP? Here's what Hurricane Isaias means for you.
  • Which Week 8 high school games near Panama City are off the schedule?
  • Why Hurricane Isaias' floodwaters could pose a hidden health danger

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Rain and wind, with a high of 76 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Saturday: Wind and rain, temps: high: 83, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

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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  • UPDATE: Kitten is weaker today but still fighting to live and I found a foster mom for him!
    I am looking for someone to take in a rejected kitten. He is healthy and wants to live but the mother abandoned him. Please help! (Nextdoor Upper Grand Lagoon)
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    Continue to make preparations for impacts from Isaias expected tomorrow and Friday, including: damaging winds, heavy rainfall, flooding, dangerous… (Nextdoor )
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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