Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Panama City public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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50 topics
Budget
Huron budgeting, spider excavator, ASAP board
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Water Utilities
Kaiser S8 excavator / ditch maintenance
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Zoning
803 Oak Avenue rezoning (Item 7A)
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
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Fairy Avenue vacation (Ordinance 3318)
2 supportive1 opposed1 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Budget
Hera registry and Huron budgeting presentations
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Budget
Financial reporting transparency
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Zoning
803 Oak Avenue rezone
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Development
Cottage Court Development — 2215 E. 3rd Street
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Development
Cottage Court Development design
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Zoning
Grace Avenue vacation (Ordinance 3319)
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Zoning
Fairy Avenue and Grace Avenue vacations
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 13, 2026
Development
Transportation impact fee suspension (9.d)
2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Taxes Budget
FY27 budget and millage (HB 1329)
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Zoning
Ordinance 3315 — LI recycling uses
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Parks Rec
ASAP program (10.a)
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Development
Marina bid award (13.c)
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Public Safety
RedSpeed cameras
3 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Parks Rec
ASAP Board (10.a)
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Development
Highway 390 nursing home concept plan
1 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Development
Nursing home, port, and commission-staff relations
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Zoning
Ordinance 3313 — data center moratorium
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Zoning
Comprehensive plan update
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Zoning
Recycling centers text amendment
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Development
Fairy Avenue right-of-way vacation
1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 14, 2026
Zoning
Data center moratorium
1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Budget
City finances and clerk-treasurer hiring
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Taxes Budget
Fire service assessment
2 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Business Jobs
Marina funding history and opposition to strings
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Taxes Budget
Long-term debt detail in proposed budget
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Water Utilities
Baker Court water main
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Infrastructure
Baker Court change order funding and Frankford Trail
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Business Jobs
Marina revitalization support
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Roads
Frankford Trail cost and marina financing
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Infrastructure
Change orders and contingency limits
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Taxes Budget
Financial transparency, SweetBay, marina, hurricane planning
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 19, 2026
Public Safety
Nepotism and clerk qualifications
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 19, 2026
Parks Rec
Martin Theatre RFP
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Roads
Truck traffic and pedestrian safety
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 11, 2026
Zoning
Valencia Court carport variance
4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Aug 10, 2026
Development
551 E 6th Street commercial building variance
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 10, 2026
Zoning
2913 E 5th Court rezoning
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 10, 2026
Zoning
SA Recycling rezoning, 1023 E 15th Street
2 supportive2 opposed1 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Aug 10, 2026
Development
American Legion purchase of 1342 MLK Blvd
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Taxes Budget
Matching funds for Historic St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Development
American Legion / SPARK program
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 28, 2026
Development
Local builders in lot program
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jul 28, 2026
Zoning
Alleyway vacation (6.a)
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 28, 2026
Development
12-lot disposition plan
1 supportive1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Jul 28, 2026
Public Safety
School zone cameras and speed signs
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 28, 2026
Budget
$73M debt transparency
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 28, 2026
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Panama City from local and regional media.
Panama City News Heraldred tide environmental event
Imagery, samples indicate red tide has reached Panama City area
Imagery, samples indicate red tide has reached Panama City area Panama City News Herald
Nov 10, 2026mypanhandle.comcity award
Panama City wins Florida people’s choice award for Harrison Ave
Panama City wins Florida people’s choice award for Harrison Ave mypanhandle.com
Nov 6, 2026WJHGcity council election
Carlos Sanchez elected as Panama City Beach Council Ward 1
Carlos Sanchez elected as Panama City Beach Council Ward 1 WJHG
Nov 4, 2026mypanhandle.comcity council election
Sanchez and Coburn win seats on Panama City Beach Council
Sanchez and Coburn win seats on Panama City Beach Council mypanhandle.com
Nov 4, 2026City of Panama City Beach, FL (.gov)city council meeting highlights
City Council Meeting Highlights 10.22.26
City Council Meeting Highlights 10.22.26 City of Panama City Beach, FL (.gov)
Oct 27, 2026Panama City News Heraldcity council election candidates
Meet the candidates running for Panama City Beach City Council
Meet the candidates running for Panama City Beach City Council Panama City News Herald
Oct 19, 2026WJHGbudget approval
Panama City commissioners approve 2027 budget with cuts, same millage rates
Panama City commissioners approve 2027 budget with cuts, same millage rates WJHG
Sep 22, 2026mypanhandle.comschool zone speed camera program
Panama City commissioners vote to end school zone speed camera program
Panama City commissioners vote to end school zone speed camera program mypanhandle.com
Sep 22, 2026WJHGtermination of school zone speed cameras
Panama City terminating School Zone Automated Enforcement Program
Panama City terminating School Zone Automated Enforcement Program WJHG
Sep 22, 2026City of Panama City Beach, FL (.gov)city council meeting
City Council Meeting Highlights
City Council Meeting Highlights City of Panama City Beach, FL (.gov)
Sep 16, 2026WJHGsurveillance camera shutdown
Panama City to shut down flock cameras
Panama City to shut down flock cameras WJHG
Sep 8, 2026WJHGbudget workshop and aging water meters
Panama City leaders hold pre-budget workshop, address aging water meters
Panama City leaders hold pre-budget workshop, address aging water meters WJHG
Jul 16, 2026