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And on the Panama City Patch calendar - Panama City A Cappella Chorus
Hi Panama City! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Luverne Avenue's new one-way layout changes your parking options.
- Can Walton's senior-heavy Braves turn last year's lessons into wins?
Also on today's calendar: Panama City A Cappella Chorus and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 94, low: 79.
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Portion of Luverne Avenue reopens as one-way with new angled parking (mypanhandle.com) — Drivers in downtown Panama City now have a newly rebuilt, one-way northbound section of Luverne Avenue south of 4th Street, with fresh angled parking on both sides. City officials say the project adds 21 new angled spaces plus planned handicap and golf cart spots, with more parking changes coming between 4th and 5th streets. 
• Walton set to begin second season with Jay Lindsey at the helm (wjhg.com) — From Panama City, local TV is spotlighting Walton High's football team as it kicks off the 2026 season with a senior-heavy roster and hopes for a breakout year. After a 4-7 campaign, the Braves are leaning on 20 seniors and strong community support at Yates Memorial. They open at home Friday night against West Florida, aiming to build on a dominant preseason win.
📸 Around Panama City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Panama City
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- PC Senior Living →
Panama City, FL Calendar, 722 East 9th Court, Panama City
9:00 am - Tot N' Play - Oakland Terrace →
City of Panama City Public Events Oakland Terrace Clubhouse - 1900 W 11th St Panama City FL 32401
9:30 am - Dream Builders at MLK →
Panama City, FL Calendar, 705 E 14th Ct., Panama City
3:00 pm - Callaway Historical Society Meeting →
Callaway City Hall Meetings John B. Gore Park - 530 Beulah Ave. Callaway FL 32404
4:30 pm - Sunset Yoga →
Panama City, FL Calendar, 2715 W 10th St., Panama City
6:00 pm - Community Health Education →
Panama City, FL Calendar, 705 E 14th Ct., Panama City
11:00 am - Line Dancing →
Panama City, FL Calendar, 722 E 9th Ct., Panama City
1:00 pm - Card Club →
Panama City, FL Calendar, 722 E 9th Ct., Panama City
2:00 pm - Panama City A Cappella Chorus →
Parker Global Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 908 S Tyndall Pkwy, PC
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Tuesday August 25
📣 Panama City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - ITS Club Mtg
A Crawford Mosley H.S. MHS Choir Room
3:15 pm - Faculty Meeting
A Crawford Mosley H.S. Mosley MMTC
7:35 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found dog.
Any one know this dog? Was running around the beach. (Nextdoor Grand Lagoon Shores) - Not long ago I posted iso someone that could do flooring on the reasonable side.
Thanks to everyone that chimed in I hired Roy Thomas. This many only charges $1.5 a square foot, beat everyone's prices. He not only laid the tile,… (Nextdoor Callaway Forest)
- City of Panama City Florida posted a job opening for Equipment Operator III - Environmental Services in Panama City. Apply here.
- HCA Healthcare posted a job opening for Medical Office Specialist in Panama City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Panama City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lynn Haven
- Lynn Haven voters pass all five charter amendments (mypanhandle.com)
- Laughing to Roberts Hall; Panama City Comedy to present clean show (mypanhandle.com)
- Bay County high school football preseason players of the year FPL poll (newsherald.com)
Panama City Beach
- 330 Cyan Ln #73, Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (redfin.com)
Ok Panama City! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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