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Cheers Panama City! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What a $125 million hospital expansion means for Panama City patients
  • How a $126,000 grant could boost tech opportunities for local students
  • Have you seen armed robbery suspect Gabriel "Goofy" McCoy?

Also on today's calendar: Panama City A Cappella Chorus and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 77 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 86, low: 77. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital announces $125 million expansion in PC (newsherald.com) — HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital on 23rd Street in Panama City is planning a $125 million expansion to increase capacity and specialized care for Bay County residents. Over the next two to three years, the project will add more treatment space locally, including expanding the Panama City emergency facility on Highway 231 and building a new ER in Callaway.
   

2. FSU Panama City Ascent program receives $126,000 grant (mypanhandle.com) — FSU Panama City's ASCENT program just received a $126,000 grant to expand technology clubs, esports, and hands-on STEM activities for local K-12 and university students. The funding will pay for tools like drones, 3D printers, and robotics parts, helping more Panhandle students access modern tech and build skills for future high-demand careers.
   

3. BCSO searching for armed robbery suspect, Gabriel 'Goofy' McCoy (wjhg.com) — Bay County deputies based in Panama City are asking for your help finding 27-year-old armed robbery suspect Gabriel "Goofy" McCoy, wanted in connection with an August 28 holdup at a Hyde Avenue home. Investigators say he's tied to multiple cases and remains at large, and they're urging anyone with information on his whereabouts to call the sheriff's office immediately.
   

4. Northwest Florida Teachers Get New AI Training as FSU InSPIRE Expands STEM Initiative (midbaynews.com) — FSU's InSPIRE team in Panama City is rolling out new AI-focused training for K–12 teachers across Northwest Florida after learning directly from experts at Google's AI Educator Series. The expanded courses will help local educators use Gemini tools and hands-on STEM projects to design future-ready lessons tied to regional industries like aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing, strengthening students' career preparation.
   

5. One year later and still no Bay County tribute to Charlie Kirk (newsherald.com) — Local governments in Bay County, including Panama City, still have not named any public asset after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk a year after his killing. Despite a large, non-scientific poll showing many residents support some form of recognition, Panama City commissioners postponed a decision on renaming Government Street until 2027 while downtown redevelopment plans take shape.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Rory And Rambo, a dog who went missing in Panama City, FL, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 7 minutes. Message from Owner: … (Nextdoor Baldwin/10 Acre)
  • Came home from working to my grandson Waylon visiting!!!!!
    He gets so happy when he sees me, these are his 7 month pics the wife took of him today, man they grow so fast, gotta make more time for him as he… (Nextdoor Millvile)
  • Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Panama City. Apply here.
  • City of Panama City Florida posted a job opening for Police Officer I - Part Time Reserve 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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