🌱 New Laws Takes Action In Florida + Airport Hosts Live Music

Hey, friends. It's Tuesday in Panama City and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 91 Low: 79.
• Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 90 Low: 76.

Here are the top stories in Panama City today:

1. This past Sunday, Living Word Fellowship Church got an early celebration of freedom in for the Fourth of July with its Freedom Fest at Oakland Terrace Park. Following the church service members, gathered for a picnic including subs, watermelon, and a friendly game of kickball. Pastor Hayward Miller welcomes all those who are interested to come out, regardless of affiliation. Another Freedom Fest event is currently being planned on Jul. 30 which will go by "Stellar Sunday.” (WMBB - mypanhandle.com)
2. On Jul. 1, several statewide laws took effect in Florida, including new permitless carry gun law. Of note, this law does not permit open carry in the state without the proper training and clearance. This new gun law also gets rid of the mandatory concealed weapon license, which also required a training course. (First Coast News)
3. This past Saturday, Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport kicked off its ECP Wheels Up Summer Music Series, where guests at the airport can listen to live music from the TSA checkpoint. This series is a way for airport officials to thank customers for their ongoing support and a way to make the experience of flying a bit less stressful during this hectic time of the year. Passengers will be able to hear live music every Saturday in July from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. (WJHG)

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Today and tomorrow in Panama City:

Tuesday, July 4

• Bay County Council On Aging At Callaway Conference Center (9:30 AM)
• Fourth Of July: Salute to Freedom Event At Destination Panama City (11:00 AM)
• Panama City A Cappella Rehearsal At Trinity Lutheran Church LCMS (6:00 PM)

Wednesday, July 5

• Game On! At First Baptist Church Of Panama City (6:00 PM)
• Planning Board Meeting At Callaway Arts & Conference Center (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Over the weekend, Panama City Police's very own Capt. Carstarphen presented Newk's Eatery with a certificate of thanks. The restaurant was able to provide food recently for the Bike Rodeo. (Panama City Police Department via Facebook)
• This Saturday, Parker Elementary School will be partnering with several different people in the community for its first annual yard sale. Members of the community are encouraged to donate, be a vendor at the event, or just attend the event; the rain date for the event is the following Saturday. (Bay District Schools via Facebook)
• It has officially been revealed that July's WJHG-TV Chapter Chat Book Club has been announced. Come down to the Panama City Beach Public Library at 2:00 p.m. on Jul. 25 for the next discussion. (Panama City Beach Public Library via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll see you back in your inbox soon with a new update.

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.