News in Panama City

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.

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.

Panama City Honors Lives Lost and Legacy of Service at 25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
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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Automated School Speed Zone Enforcement Begins August 10, 2026
Full enforcement of the City of Panama City’s automated photo enforcement program will begin on August 10, 2026, in 9 designated school zones throughout the community.

City Celebrates Groundbreaking at Joe Moody Harris Park
City officials and community members gathered for the ceremonial turning of dirt, with golden shovels in hand, to commemorate the start of improvements that will transform the park into a renewed recreational space for residents and visitors to enjoy.