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Panama City Beach News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Panama City Beach and Florida’s Emerald Coast. From local government and tourism to beach conditions, real estate, business updates, public safety, and community events across Bay County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes each weekday. Whether you're a full-time resident, a seasonal visitor, or someone drawn to the Gulf Coast lifestyle, Panama City Beach News Today keeps…
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Honoring Joseph Chapman at New Education Center | Panama City Beach News
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay just unveiled its brand-new education center, proudly named after Joseph F. Chapman III — a visionary who helped build the…
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Walton County’s Faster 911 System | Panama City Beach News
Walton County’s new 911 system is a game-changer—when you dial 911, multiple agencies like police and fire can jump straight on the line, no transfers needed…
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Tragic Multi-Vehicle Crash on Highway 90 | Panama City Beach News
A deadly multi-vehicle crash on Highway 90 near State Road 285 claimed two lives early Tuesday morning when a westbound truck turned left into an eastbound…
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Operation Santa Helps Kids This Holiday | Panama City Beach News
For over a century, the U.S. Postal Service has brought holiday magic to kids through Operation Santa — a heartfelt tradition where families send letters to…
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Man Arrested After Gun Discharge Kills Child | Panama City Beach News
A six-year-old child died after a tragic shooting at home in Holmes County, linked to meth use by the suspect, Jimmy Myers. Left alone with the victim and his…
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Nick Reiner Death Penalty Decision | Panama City Beach News
Nick Reiner, accused of murdering his parents, won’t face the death penalty — a surprising move by LA prosecutors after reviewing mitigating factors and…
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Joseph Duggar Court Delay Update | Panama City Beach News
Joseph Duggar, the 31-year-old reality star from the big family show, is back in court as his legal team requests more time to prepare — a delay sparked by an…
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Lycan: A K-9 Hero’s Final Chapter | Panama City Beach News
Lycan: A K-9 Hero’s Final Chapter | Panama City Beach News
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Heatwave Breaks, Then Storms Return | Panama City Beach News
A brutal Southeast heatwave is here, with dangerous heat index values hitting 100-108°—especially in Florida—thanks to a stubborn high-pressure system…
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SoWal Soccer School Free Trials | Panama City Beach News
Get your kids on the field for free! SoWal Soccer School is launching in South Walton County with two-day trial sessions open to all skill levels. Kids ages…
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Pineapple Willy's Gives Back Big | Panama City Beach News
Pineapple Willy’s is going all-in for charity this week, donating 100% of profits to nine local nonprofits from Monday to Sunday—honoring founder William…
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Major Crash Closes Highway 285 | Panama City Beach News
Traffic crash shuts down Highway 285 northbound near Mossy Head, Florida—emergency crews on scene, drivers urged to find alternate routes and proceed with…
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Iranian Strikes Cost U.S. Billions | Panama City Beach News
Iran’s relentless drone and missile strikes have inflicted an estimated $184 million in damage to U.S. diplomatic facilities across four Gulf nations, with…
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Bay Schools Boost Safety With Student Focus | Panama City Beach News
Bay District Schools is back with its third annual “Safety at School” initiative, teaming up with local law enforcement and prosecutors to educate students on…
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School Zones, Taxes, and Local Losses | Panama City Beach News
Panama City’s school zone cameras are hitting hard—over 3,600 speeding tickets and $360K in fines issued in just one month since school started. In Compass…
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Compass Lake Weighs Taxing District | Panama City Beach News
Compass Lake residents are pushing to revive a defunct taxing district to fix crumbling roads and support their volunteer fire department, as county resources…
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Julie Hilton's Lasting Legacy | Panama City Beach News
Julie Hilton, a beloved Bay County advocate who died at 70, left an indelible mark on tourism and education—fighting tirelessly for the beach economy…
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Bay Schools Reinforce Safety Through Education | Panama City Beach News
Bay District Schools is back with its safety initiative, hitting four campuses including Deane Bozeman Middle and High, teaming up with law enforcement to…
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Heatwave Ends with Coastal Caution | Panama City Beach News
Brace for a brutal heatwave hitting Florida with heat index values soaring to 100-108 degrees—feeling like a sauna even as humidity dips slightly. Overnight…
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Lynn Haven Concerts Back by Community | Panama City Beach News
Lynn Haven’s public events just got a lifeline thanks to the community. After city officials cut funding for concerts and parades, the Lynn Haven Community…
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Record Food Pantry Line Shows Rising Need | Panama City Beach News
First Baptist Panama City’s food pantry hit record-breaking levels as a massive crowd—some waiting over two hours—flooded in for groceries, overwhelming…
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New Bridge Open But Work Continues | Panama City Beach News
New Mill Bayou Bridge is open on Highway 39, but construction isn’t done— crews are dismantling the old temporary bridge and adding a new eastbound left-turn…
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Panama City Speed Cameras Spark Confusion | Panama City Beach News
Panama City’s new school zone speed cameras are making waves—over 3,600 tickets issued in just one month, raking in $360K. Drivers confused by the rules?…
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Walton County’s Faster 911 Response | Panama City Beach News
Walton County is revolutionizing emergency response by linking 911 calls to multiple agencies at once—Sheriff’s Office, Fire District, and DeFuniak Springs…
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Florida Expands Career Access for All Students | Panama City Beach News
Florida just landed a $6.6 million federal grant to supercharge work-based learning for students statewide—especially in rural areas—using the Xello platform…
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College Fair This Thursday | Panama City Beach News
Don’t miss this epic college fair this Thursday at Gulf Coast State College—40+ Southeast schools, all in one spot, from 6 to 7:30 PM. Get the scoop on…
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Climbing for Fallen Heroes | Panama City Beach News
Two hundred climbers scaled 110 flights of stairs at Edgewater Beach Resort, carrying badges for each fallen firefighter from 9/11 — a solemn tribute to heroes…
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Cars for the Troops | Panama City Beach News
Local car enthusiasts from the 850 Redline Girls teamed up with the Navy League and Luxe Motor Vault for a high-octane car show that raised funds to help…
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Bald Eagles Find New Home at ZooWorld | Panama City Beach News
Two rescued bald eagles have arrived at ZooWorld in Panama City Beach, serving as living ambassadors for conservation. Once endangered due to habitat loss…
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Bowling for a Cause in Panama City | Panama City Beach News
Get ready to bowl for a cause—join the Salvation Army’s “Strike Out” Domestic Violence Bowling Tournament on October 17th in Panama City! It’s more than just…
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Hayden Panettiere Death Under Investigation | Panama City Beach News
Hayden Panettiere’s mysterious death is sparking a multi-state investigation as authorities dig into possible drug involvement, with reports hinting at…
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Ride to Remember 911 Heroes | Panama City Beach News
Motorcycle riders from Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach took to the road for a moving 40-mile ride to honor the fallen on 9/11, organized by a former…
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Berries Boost Muscle Fat Burning | Panama City Beach News
Scientists in Japan have uncovered a natural compound in berries called pterostilbene that may supercharge muscle fat-burning by protecting a key protein…
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Trump’s $5K Dividend Plan Under Fire | Panama City Beach News
Trump’s pushing a bold plan: if Republicans win the midterms, he’ll send out $5K dividend checks to Americans — claiming it’s 100% doable thanks to soaring…
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Operation King of the Hill Meth Bust | Panama City Beach News
Law enforcement just shut down one of the biggest meth operations in Washington County history—“Operation King of the Hill”—a two-year sting that netted 50 to…
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Summer Heat and Storms Linger | Panama City Beach News
Summer’s not letting go anytime soon — expect thunderstorms kicking off near the coast and drifting inland, thinning out midweek. Heat index values will soar…
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Remembering Max Bilka and Unity | Panama City Beach News
In a moving ceremony honoring 9/11 victims, Lynn Haven united city leaders, first responders, and residents in remembrance — spotlighting the life of Max…
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Ground Zero Changed Everything | Panama City Beach News
Fresh out of firefighter training on 9/11, Tim Conroy was thrust into Ground Zero instead of starting his career—spending days digging through rubble in search…
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Students Own 911 Remembrance | Panama City Beach News
Students at Arnold High School took the lead in organizing a powerful 9/11 remembrance ceremony, turning history into hands-on experience. With support from…
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Gulf County Man Arrested for CSAM | Panama City Beach News
Gulf County authorities arrest 37-year-old Kurtis Conan Koepke on serious charges of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, following a tip…
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Stephanie Craft Extradited for Child Abuse Charges | Panama City Beach News
A 33-year-old woman from Alabama, Stephanie Craft, has been extradited to Bay County after being charged with distributing child sexual abuse material — a case…
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Remembering 911 Twenty-Five Years Later | Panama City Beach News
Twenty-five years after September eleventh, a solemn ceremony united first responders, military, leaders, and citizens to honor nearly 3,000 lives lost —…
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Remembering 911 at Tyndall Air Force Base | Panama City Beach News
Twenty-two years after 9/11, Tyndall Air Force Base pauses to honor the fallen, with current commander Lt. Gen. Bradford Everman leading a solemn ceremony that…
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Remembering Adam Arias at Ground Zero | Panama City Beach News
Adam Arias, a gifted singer and VP at Euro Brokers, was tragically at work on the 84th floor of Tower Two when 9/11 unfolded—just days after his wedding. His…
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A Life Cut Short, Justice Served | Panama City Beach News
A tragic and heartbreaking story unfolds as 20-year-old Phillip Sion Harvey is fatally stabbed by his 47-year-old boyfriend, Calvin Pittman, in a gas station…
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Heat and Storms This Week | Panama City Beach News
Get ready for a sticky, stormy week—heat index values between 98 and 106 degrees daily, with a chance of hitting 107 in Florida counties. Afternoon…
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Veggie Festival Brings Cultures Together | Panama City Beach News
Get ready for a flavor-packed, culture-filled explosion this Sunday at the Panama City Seventh-Day Adventist Church’s 5th Annual Veggie Foods and Community…
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Florida Moves to Label Groups as Terrorist | Panama City Beach News
Florida’s governor and Cabinet just greenlit a sweeping emergency rule allowing the state to officially label groups as terrorist organizations — a move timed…
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Hog Trail Killer Executed in Florida | Panama City Beach News
The “Hog Trail Killer” Daniel Owen Conahan Jr. was executed by lethal injection at 72, convicted for the 1996 strangulation of 21-year-old Richard Allen…
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Sloths in Florida Face New Care Rules | Panama City Beach News
Florida’s wildlife commission is pushing new rules to prevent another sloth tragedy, requiring experienced handlers, higher age limits, and upgraded facilities…
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High Praise Church Feeds 600 Families | Panama City Beach News
Panama City’s High Praise Church dropped over 40,000 pounds of fresh food in a massive giveaway, partnering with Feed the Gulf Coast to feed more than 600…
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Fugitives Arrested, Hurricanes Quiet | Panama City Beach News
Isabelle Johnson now faces a second-degree murder charge after being captured in Cottondale after nearly two months on the run, while Gabriel McCoy, aka…
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Spray Bottle Scandal Drops Charges | Panama City Beach News
Charges against La’Tonya Bailey, a former paraprofessional accused of spraying an autistic student with water, have been dropped due to lack of admissible…
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Ten-Year-Old Turns Holiday Cheer into Action | Panama City Beach News
Ten-year-old Kenzlee Bryant is turning holiday hearts into full plates—donating over 3,000 coloring kits to hospital kids and now rallying Jackson County to…
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Ten-Year-Old’s Thanksgiving Hunger Crusade | Panama City Beach News
Ten-year-old Kenzlee Bryant is turning her heart into action this Thanksgiving, launching “Full Hearts, Full Plates” to ensure no one in Jackson County goes…
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Goofy Caught After Armed Robbery | Panama City Beach News
Bay County Sheriff’s Office finally caught Gabriel McCoy, aka “Goofy,” after a two-week manhunt for an armed robbery and aggravated assault. Deputies got a tip…
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Paraprofessional Arrested for Slapping Autistic Child | Panama City Beach News
A Florida school paraprofessional, Heather Bildstein, 46, has been arrested after allegedly slapping a 5-year-old autistic student so hard it knocked his…
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Faith in Action: 40K Pounds of Food Given | Panama City Beach News
Panama City rallied around a massive food giveaway Thursday, as High Praise Church and Feeding the Gulf Coast teamed up to hand out 40,000 pounds of fresh…
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Dead Fish Mystery in Florida Waters | Panama City Beach News
Dead fish and even a gator washing up in Florida’s waters has locals baffled — but officials say no harmful algal bloom is to blame yet. The Florida Fish and…
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Commissioner Tinder Backs Out of Resignation | Panama City Beach News
Commissioner Judy Tinder shocked the community by announcing her resignation—only to reverse course hours later, saying she’s staying on after a flood of…