Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: How Panama City’s first responders spend Christmas away from home

Make time for The 52 World is Hosting A Food + Toy Drive Now until Dec. 31st on the Panama City Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Friday December 26th Patch AM
Friday December 26th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Coffee in hand, Panama City? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Panama City’s first responders spend Christmas away from home

Also on today's calendar: The 52 World is Hosting A Food + Toy Drive Now until Dec. 31st and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Panama Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Panama Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 77, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• When Christmas can't wait: first responders answer the call (wjhg.com) — First responders and 911 dispatchers in Panama City and Bay County spent Christmas on duty, handling emergencies while many residents celebrated at home. They describe coworkers as a second family and say holiday calls often involve people facing some of their toughest, most unforgettable moments.
   

📸 Around Panama City

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Panama City

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events
    Saturday December 27
  • Comic Emporium Emerald Coast Region playtime
    Comic Emporium LLC , 635 US-231 , Panama City
    12:00 pm
    • Monday December 29
  • Zumba
    Panama City, FL Calendar , 1900 W 11th St , Panama City
    5:30 pm
    • Tuesday December 30
  • Knifty Crafters
    Glenwood Community Center , 722 E 9th Ct. , Panama City
    1:00 pm
    • Thursday January 1
  • K. Play & Learn
    Oakland Terrace Clubhouse , 1900 W 11th St. , Panama City
    9:30 am
    • Friday January 2
  • Line Dancing
    Glenwood Community Center , 722 E 9th Ct. , Panama City
    12:00 pm
    • Monday January 5
  • Zumba
    Panama City, FL Calendar , 1900 W 11th St , Panama City
    5:30 pm
    • Tuesday January 6
  • Knifty Crafters
    Glenwood Community Center , 722 E 9th Ct. , Panama City
    1:00 pm
  • Planning Board Meeting (Potenital)
    Callaway Arts & Conference Center , 500 Callaway Park Way , Callaway
    5:00 pm

📣 Panama City Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Panama City PatchAM possible:

  • Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
    Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • LOST CAT ALERT!
    Have you seen this pet? Uni was lost on November 27, 2025 and was last seen near Panama City, FL If you have information on their location, please… (Nextdoor North Callaway)
  • Merry Christmas to all regardless of opinions, political or religious beliefs, or just plain we disagree.
    If you don’t believe the reason for the season is to celebrate Jesus’ birth and think Christmas is just opening presents then that’s ok too. Just… (Nextdoor Callaway Bay)
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Crew Leader - Parks, Culture and Recreation in Panama City. Apply here.
  • J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier - Panama City Mall in Panama City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Panama City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Panama City Beach

  • Panama City Beach residents receive EPA-required letters about potential lead pipes (wjhg.com)

Ok Panama City! 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 guess I’m out of time.
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Panama City