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Understanding the Fire Assessment in Panama City
If you’ve looked at your annual property tax documents lately, specifically the TRIM Notice, you may have noticed a line item called the Fire Service Non-Ad Valorem Assessment (Fire Assessment) which funds essential fire protection services.
Residents Invited to Take Part in Panama City Beach Community Survey
The City of Panama City Beach is working with FlashVote to engage the community and gather valuable
Bay County accepting applications for Citizens Academy
The Bay County Commission is accepting applications for the upcoming Bay County Citizens Academy, a six-week educational program designed to give residents a closer look at county government operations and services.
Bay County seeks Meals on Wheels volunteers
Bay County is asking churches and faith-based groups to volunteer with Meals on Wheels. Teams can adopt routes, helping deliver meals, companionship and safety checks to vulnerable seniors and homebound residents.
Tigers withstand Rutherford rally, win 35-34
BY LISA HOLTZENDORF Special to the Telegraph-Times-Monitor Union County High School football fans who made the four-hour ride to Panama City were treated to a nailbiter that saw the Tigers come out on top of the Rutherford Rams 35-34 on Aug. 21. The Tigers (2-0), who host Palatka…
Proposed Charter Amendments to Appear on the November 3, 2026, General Election Ballot
The proposed amendments address the City’s government structure and elections, administrative and operational provisions, and updates to modernize the City Charter and maintain compliance with applicable laws.
Save the Date: Three Family-Friendly Events Coming to Panama City
Families in Panama City have plenty to look forward to this fall, with three community events offering opportunities to meet local first responders, explore city equipment and enjoy time together.
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Published August 19Report states Florida’s disaster-recovery funding might be at risk
A new Florida Policy Institute (FPI) report indicates the state’s disaster-recovery efforts might be at risk of losing funding. Counties like Monroe, Lee, Bay, Taylor and Sarasota are predicted to be the most affected. FPI identified two potential threats: Florida ballot’s…
Panama City to Gather in Remembrance for 25th Anniversary of September 11
The City is honored to partner with Bay County, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office and Tyndall Air Force Base, alongside local leaders, military personnel, first responders and surrounding agencies, to remember all who served on 9/11.
A Safe Start to the School Year
Whether students are traveling by bus, walking, biking, or riding in a vehicle, everyone has a role to play in helping create a safe environment as the new school year begins.
CRA Board Approves Revised Meeting Schedule for Fiscal Year 2027
Beginning in October 2026, the CRA Board will transition from holding both a regular Board meeting and a virtual workshop each month to an alternating monthly schedule.
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