Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Panama City public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
21 topics in taxes budget
FY27 budget and millage (HB 1329)
Fire service assessment
Long-term debt detail in proposed budget
Financial transparency, SweetBay, marina, hurricane planning
Matching funds for Historic St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership
Keeping ASAP under the city
Community Fund agenda
Charter amendment (6.B)
Parking lot project / property sales / budget
City budget, employee pay, and administrative costs
Martin Theatre change order and 3rd Street property disposition
Change orders on Martin Theatre and city projects
Housing fund proceeds, HUD eligibility and reserve restoration
Community Fund financial reports
Boys & Girls Club / Truesdale funding
Boys & Girls Club funding and gateway overlay
Public comment rules and Boys & Girls Club grant
Clerk vacancy and program affordability
City Clerk-Treasurer structure
MLK fees, water bill policy, soccer club
Agenda format and change orders
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Panama City from local and regional media.
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, 2026Panama 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, 2026Carlos Sanchez elected as Panama City Beach Council Ward 1
Carlos Sanchez elected as Panama City Beach Council Ward 1 WJHG
Nov 4, 2026Sanchez and Coburn win seats on Panama City Beach Council
Sanchez and Coburn win seats on Panama City Beach Council mypanhandle.com
Nov 4, 2026City Council Meeting Highlights 10.22.26
City Council Meeting Highlights 10.22.26 City of Panama City Beach, FL (.gov)
Oct 27, 2026Meet 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, 2026Panama City commissioners approve 2027 budget with cuts, same millage rates
Panama City commissioners approve 2027 budget with cuts, same millage rates WJHG
Sep 22, 2026Panama 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, 2026Panama City terminating School Zone Automated Enforcement Program
Panama City terminating School Zone Automated Enforcement Program WJHG
Sep 22, 2026City Council Meeting Highlights
City Council Meeting Highlights City of Panama City Beach, FL (.gov)
Sep 16, 2026Panama City to shut down flock cameras
Panama City to shut down flock cameras WJHG
Sep 8, 2026Panama 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