🌱 Rise And Swine Celebrates One Year + New Open Container Ordinance

Hello, hello! It's me, Lauren Kubiak, your host of the Panama City Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in the community today.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-shower. High: 89 Low: 79.
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the a.m.. High: 90 Low: 79.

Here are the top three stories today in Panama City:

1. Panama City resident Timothy Weldon was arrested this past Saturday after allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl. According to investigators in Bay County, Weldon engaged in sexual acts with the girl multiple times and admitted to such on video; however, when he was interviewed by officers, he denied all allegations. Weldon, already registered as a sex offender, has been charged with unlawful sexual activity with a minor. (WMBB - mypanhandle.com)
2. The Rise and Swine food truck is celebrating its year anniversary of being open and in business operating in Panama City. As the title suggests, the breakfast truck specializes in pork-based dishes but also has a variety of other things to try like chicken. The truck gets a lot of support from the Salty Oak Brewery Company as they partner together to help each other bring in customers. (WMBB - mypanhandle.com)
3. The Panama City Downtown Improvement Board is currently working on creating a new ordinance that will loosen up rules regarding open containers. This ordinance would allow people to carry their open alcoholic beverages in designated locations and shops legally. Many areas in the country have similar rules in place and have not seen an increase in issues surrounding it; public intoxication and other laws will not be affected by this change in ordinance. This proposal will also assist local businesses, though participation in the proposed ordinance is completely voluntary. (WJHG)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Panama City:

Tuesday, July 11

• City Commission Meeting At City of Panama City City Hall (8:00 AM)
• Bay County Council On Aging At Callaway Conference Center (9:30 AM)
• Commission Meeting At Callaway City Hall (6:00 PM)

Wednesday, July 12

• Beach Bums Ukulele Concert At Panama City Beach Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Bay Business Connection 1 Lunch Meeting At Sonny’s BBQ, Lynn Haven (11:30 AM)
• Wet 'N Wild At First Baptist Church (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Bay District Schools is providing parents and guardians with back-to-school news and resources. Visit the link for information about school calendars, dress codes, parent portals, and more. (Bay District Schools via Facebook)
• The Panama City Police Department encourages all residents not to wait until the last minute when it comes to having a hurricane plan. Make a plan now, know the safest exit route, and have all the information you need — it can save your life in an instant. (Panama City Police Department via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today!

— 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.