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Spotted on the Panama City calendar: Panama City A Cappella Chorus

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Nick Patronis' reappointment means for Panama City's water future
  • How oysters are quietly reshaping Panama City's bay and culture
  • Key evidence revealed in Panama City Beach murder trial

Also on today's calendar: Panama City A Cappella Chorus and 6 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Jennifer R.!

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 94, low: 75.
  • Wednesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DeSantis ReAppoints Nick Patronis, The Congressman's Brother, To Northwest Florida Water Board (northescambia.com) — Panama City residents are represented on the powerful Northwest Florida Water Management District board through Nick Patronis, whom Gov. Ron DeSantis has just reappointed to an at-large seat. Patronis, a Gulf Coast State College graduate and vice president of Captain Anderson's Restaurant in Panama City, will continue helping oversee regional water resources, flood control, and permitting across 16 Panhandle counties, pending Senate confirmation.
   

• Oyster empire: Shellfish an integral part of Florida's St. Andrews Bay (naplesnews.com) — Oysters have shaped life, culture, and the economy around St. Andrews Bay and downtown Panama City, and locals are now racing to restore struggling reefs. Scientists, shuckers, artists, and businesses are teaming up on projects like vertical oyster gardens and planned near-shore reefs to clean the water and protect a way of life closely tied to the bay.
   

• Investigators show surveillance video of Andre Ranglin at hotel following 2024 PCB murder (wjhg.com) — Jurors in Panama City are hearing detailed testimony in the trial of Andre Ranglin, accused of killing one person and injuring another at a Panama City Beach apartment complex. Investigators described tracking his movements by phone, finding a gun near a Bonifay hotel, and medical experts outlined fatal injuries as the death-penalty-eligible case resumes Monday.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does this little baby belong to someone who's missing a dog?
    Found on McCormick Rd in Southport, FL. 10:00a.m. 8-29-2026. (Nextdoor Jake)
  • MISSING CAT — BUDDHA — PANAMA CITY / GAME FARM RD.
    AREA Our beloved cat Buddha has been missing for five days, since August 23, near Game Farm Rd. in Panama City. He is microchipped, but he was not… (Nextdoor Baldwin/10 Acre)
  • Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Panama City. Apply here.
  • DMS posted a job opening for Janitor in Panama City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Panama City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lynn Haven

  • Jaguars close out preseason with win over Buccaneers (newsherald.com)

Panama City Beach

  • Homicide investigation closes with no charges in Sarah Holloway's death (wjhg.com)
  • Man Nearly Caught Between a Hammerhead and Its Prey (a-z-animals.com)
  • Bristol IT Company Explains Why Managed Services Prevent Disruption (prentissheadlight.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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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