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Hey there, Panama City! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How many Flock cameras are already watching drivers in Panama City?
  • How a February masquerade gala will boost trauma care in Panama City
  • Can Arnold’s red-hot Marlins handle their toughest holiday tests yet?

Also on today's calendar: Panama City A Cappella Chorus and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 48.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Controversial Flock Safety cameras are already all over Bay County (newsherald.com) — Panama City residents should know that 67 Flock license plate cameras now operate within city police jurisdiction, alongside dozens more across Bay County to help solve crimes. Local law enforcement touts successes and safeguards, while civil libertarians and privacy advocates warn about misreads, data sharing, hacking risks, and potential misuse of this rapidly expanding surveillance network.
   

2. Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation's annual gala is Feb. 7 (newsherald.com) — Panama City residents are invited to the Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation’s Midnight Masquerade gala on Feb. 7, raising money for Sacred Heart Bay’s Level II trauma services. The black-tie evening at the grand ballroom includes valet, cocktails, a seated dinner, live music, and both live and silent auctions, with all proceeds supporting the community’s only faith-based, not-for-profit hospital.
   

3. Arnold off to solid start this soccer season (wjhg.com) — Arnold High’s girls soccer team in Panama City is off to a strong 6-2-1 start, piling up 38 goals while allowing just six. Coach Larry Cecchini credits faster, younger talent and strong senior leadership as they prepare to host a challenging holiday tournament beginning January 2, featuring North Bay Haven, South Walton, Wakulla, and more tough regional opponents.
   

4. 7+ Digital Exclusive: Jessica Foster speaks with best-selling author Madeline Martin (wjhg.com) — Panama City readers can tune into a new Chapter Chat podcast episode where NewsChannel 7’s Jessica Foster interviews best-selling historical fiction author Madeline Martin about her latest book and writing process. The locally produced show, which grew from a community book club and school visits, now releases weekly episodes to keep area readers inspired and engaged.
   

5. Florida Supreme Court upholds death sentences by nonunanimous juries (ground.news) — A Florida Supreme Court ruling has upheld the state’s law allowing nonunanimous juries to recommend death sentences, while also affirming convictions tied to an April 2019 attack in Panama City. For local residents, this underscores how Florida’s shifting death-penalty rules and expanded death-eligible crimes could affect future high-profile Bay County cases.
   

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