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🌱 Why is the Panama City Beach metro suddenly booming with newcomers?
Greetings Panama City Beach! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why is the Panama City Beach metro suddenly booming with newcomers?
- Why Bay County deputies are starring in a new crime web series
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
- Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 67, low: 53.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 64 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Panama City metro area ranks second nationally for population growth (wjhg.com) — Panama City Beach and Panama City just ranked second in the nation for population growth, with the metro area growing 3.8% from 2023 to 2024. Local realtors say they’re seeing many newcomers from northern states, drawn by warm weather, beaches, military bases, and post–Hurricane Michael rebuilding. 
• Bay County sheriff debuts first episode of 'Busted in the Panhandle' (newsherald.com) — Bay County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new web series, “Busted in the Panhandle,” featuring real arrests, including footage from a Panama City Beach parking lot and a case tied to Pier Park. The show aims to deter crime and highlight deputies’ work, and its first episode quickly drew thousands of views and largely positive reactions online.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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CRA Board Virtual Workshop
Panama City, FL Calendar Panama City, FL 32402
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Virtual CRA Board Workshop
Panama City, FL Calendar Panama City, FL 32402
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Code Compliance Hearing
City Hall, Room 010 , 501 Harrison Ave , Panama City
8:00 am -
K. Play & Learn
Oakland Terrace Clubhouse , 1900 W 11th St. , Panama City
9:30 am -
Tot N' Play - Oakland Terrace
Oakland Terrace Clubhouse , 1900 W 11th St , Panama City
9:30 am -
Callaway Historical Society Meeting
John B. Gore Park , 530 Beulah Ave. , Callaway
4:30 pm -
HS Girls Basketball @ Freeport
Rutherford High School Panama City, FL 32401
5:00 pm -
Sunset Yoga
Panama City, FL Calendar , 2715 Bus US-98 , Panama City
6:00 pm -
Pre-Commission Workshop
Walter T. Kelley Chambers , 825 Ohio Avenue , Lynn Haven
8:00 am -
Tyndall Fitness Boot Camp
Tyndall Fitness Center , 1601 Mississippi Rd , Tyndall AFB
11:00 am -
Line Dancing
Glenwood Community Center , 722 E 9th Ct. , Panama City
12:00 pm -
Friday Social
Upper Deck Bar and Grill , 2699 Falcon St , Tyndall AFB
3:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi everyone.
My neighbor is missing her black female German shepherd and male Shepherd Husky mix in WestBay. Please reply if you've seen them. They could be… (Nextdoor West Bay) - Whats going on at NSA?
It’s unusual for the alert notice alarm to be sounding at night. I can’t make out the announcement. (Nextdoor E Thomas Dr)
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Panama City Beach. Apply here.
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Panama City Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Panama City Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lynn Haven
- Vickie Gainer files discrimination lawsuit (wjhg.com)
Panama City
- Bay edges Arnold in overtime thriller, Bay County basketball revived (newsherald.com)
- Most expensive homes for sale in Panama City (wokv.com)
- Bay County residents express rezoning concerns (wjhg.com)
Ok Panama City Beach! 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: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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