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Morning Panama City! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking about college? See what's new at FSU Panama City.
  • Have you seen these two juveniles possibly headed toward Panama City?
  • Bay High grad turned Air Force Hall of Famer inspires current students.

Also on today's calendar: Panama City A Cappella Chorus Holiday Harmony Series and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 74 degrees.
  • Monday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 78, low: 72.
  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. FSU Panama City hosts Discovery Day by the Bay for prospective students (wjhg.com) — Prospective students and families just got an up-close look at FSU Panama City through the Discovery Day by the Bay, featuring campus tours and conversations with faculty and students. With record enrollment nearing 1,700 students, the bayfront campus is now accepting applications for summer and fall 2027, giving locals a clear path to start or continue their degrees close to home.
   

2. Jackson County Deputies Search for Two Missing Juveniles (wiregrassdailynews.com) — Law enforcement in nearby Jackson County is urgently searching for two missing juveniles who left a Graceville facility and may be traveling in a white truck toward Panama City. Anyone in the Panama City area who spots them or has information is asked to call the Jackson County Sheriff's Office immediately to help bring them home safely.
   

3. Bay High grad inducted into Air Force Hall of Fame returns to visit school (wjhg.com) — Bay High School in Panama City welcomed back graduate and retired brigadier general Gregory L. Brundidge, recently inducted into the Air Force Hall of Fame for Cyberspace Operations and Support. Students now learn in a renovated campus where the JROTC building bears his name, connecting today's cadets with a powerful local example of long-term military service and achievement.
   

4. Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Drug Charges in Washington County (wiregrassdailynews.com) — A 39-year-old Panama City man faces multiple felony drug charges after Washington County deputies say he ran from a traffic stop in Vernon and discarded suspected narcotics. He was later detained with a Taser, and investigators report finding methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and paraphernalia before booking him into the Washington County Jail.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Silent Battle
    ​Behind quiet eyes, where the tears never fall, God hears every whisper and answers the call. Whatever your history, whatever the stain, His love… (Nextdoor City of Callaway)
  • For those Who are or wanting to get on the weight-loss Journey i started this group so everyone has a comfortable place to talk and discuss their weight loss journey with out judgment from anyone.
    This group is also to be supportive and to motivatate and encourage others into their weight loss journey if this is you please come join me. You… (Nextdoor Baldwin/10 Acre)
  • Sonic posted a job opening for Team Member - Late Night in Panama City. Apply here.
  • Panera posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Panama City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Panama City here.

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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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