News across Greater Panama City

Panama City Beach Fall Festival & Market
Panama City Beach Parks & Recreation will host its annual Fall Festival & Market on Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Aaron Bessant Park.

City Council Meeting Highlights
View highlights from the latest City Council Meeting.

Free Bulk Waste Pick-Up
The City of Panama City Beach will pick up bulk waste on the following dates in September: 9/14/26-9/18/26 - East of Nautilus to the City Limits & 9/21/26-9/25/26 - West of Nautilus to the City Limits.

Bay County to temporarily lower Deer Point Reservoir
Bay County will begin lowering the water level of Deer Point Reservoir by approximately six inches on Tuesday, July 28, to support continued construction of the new boat ramp at Highpoint Park.
Understanding Amendment 3
Amendment 3 is a proposed state constitutional amendment that, if approved by 60 percent of voters, increases the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes.
Public Service Announcement
***5th Street is now OPEN***

Bay County launches Concerts in the Park series
The six-month series highlights county parks and local musicians while bringing residents together to experience the beauty and amenities of Bay County’s park system.
September 5 is Bring Your Manners to Work Day
Bring Your Manners to Work Day is celebrated on the first Friday in September. This year it will be celebrated on September 5. With nine to five routines, we probably spend more...

Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 & Public Hearings
The City has published its tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2027 which will be discussed and voted on by the City Commission in September at two scheduled public hearings.
Chipley, Florida Drivers Can Find Regular Unleaded Gasoline Around $3.76–$3.81 Per Gallon on Labor Day Weekend
Chipley drivers can find regular unleaded gasoline starting around $3.76–$3.81 a gallon this Labor Day weekend, undercutting Florida’s statewide average and offering noticeable savings in a rural Panhandle market that consistently prices...
Photography Contests Face an Authenticity Meltdown as AI Images Slip Through and Real Photos Fool AI Categories
As of September 4, 2026, the photography world is dominated by three interlocking controversies: the collapse of trust in contest authenticity due to generative AI, political pressure and censorship of documentary images...