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🌱 Why Lynn Haven’s discrimination lawsuit name-checks Panama City Beach’s top salary
Happening soon: Code Compliance Hearing on the Panama City Beach Patch calendar

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- Why Lynn Haven’s discrimination lawsuit name-checks Panama City Beach’s top salary
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 68, low: 45.
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lynn Haven and commissioners sued, accused of discrimination (newsherald.com) — Panama City Beach gets a brief comparison in a lawsuit story, noting its city manager earns more than counterparts in Lynn Haven and Panama City. The main focus is former Lynn Haven city manager Vickie Gainer’s discrimination suit against the city and two commissioners, alleging unequal pay, lack of due process, and politically and racially motivated treatment compared with White male officials.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Wine 101: Introduction to Wines
Twisted Fork Culinary Classroom , 8317 Front Beach Rd STE 9 , Panama City
5:00 pm - D. B. Bassett
Millie's Cafe , 228 Harrison Ave , Panama City
5:30 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Floyd ‘Sonny’ Tillman, 96, founder of Sonny’s BBQ, remembered at funeral in Gainesville.
Many people attending the service said they’re grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the life of a man they described as a friend, mentor, and… (Nextdoor Kiska Beach) - Santa's last visit before Christmas!
Get your last minute requests in tonight AND support Arnold High School Weightlifting! (Nextdoor Bay Point)
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Panama City Beach. Apply here.
- Sugar Sands Beachfront Hotel posted a job opening for Night Auditor in Panama City Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Panama City Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lynn Haven
- Carol Lynn Ladouceur, 67, of Williamsburg (wydaily.com)
Panama City
- Community gets first look at the modern MLK Jr. recreation center in Panama City (newsherald.com)
- New heart surgery center opens in Bay County (wjhg.com)
- Shelter Spotlight: Terrier mix looking for a new home for the holidays (wjhg.com)
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