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Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dogs hunt for Easter eggs in Panama City Beach
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – After completing the beach cleanups earlier Saturday morning, dogs had the chance to search for treats in a truly unique Easter egg hunt. Panama City Beach Parks and Recreation hosted a dog beach Easter egg hunt at the Russell Fields City Pier. More than 50 dogs and their owners came to the beach. While on their leash, dogs searched for eggs filled with dog treats, squeaker balls, and dog toys. Art in the Park at Wild Heron: Local artists, food, and fun for kids However, the main prizes are the five golden eggs. They hold tickets to gift baskets sponsored by Dog Training Elite, Paws and Paradise, Breeze Animal Hospital, Operation Spay Bay, and Barks Bass and Beyond. Event coordinators say the egg hunt brings together all dog lovers. 'Dog people are one in the same. They are very fun people. So it helps everybody come to the beach, have some Easter activities, and we very much enjoy it,' PCB facility and Special event coordinator Kylie Savage-Coffey said. Panama City Parks and Recreation will host another event for dogs in October called Paws in the Park. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Temporary plan to mitigate flooding is announced by Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore
Following Hurricane Milton in October 2024, flooding caused severe issues at the SR 436/Piedmont Wekiwa road intersection. Locals, including those at the Wekiva Village Townhomes and residents living along Lake Cortez, were impacted by the flooding for weeks. Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore says, 'The flooding has been a severe problem since 2017 caused by a malfunctioning drain well near SR 436 and Lake Ruden at the intersection.' Read: Immigration protest to be held at Waterford Lakes Town Center After several meetings with the City of Apopka, their Mayor, Bryan Nelson, has refused to allow the issue to be heard before the Apopka City Council. Read: Popular Oviedo brewery to close its doors at the end of February Moore continues, 'After Hurricane Milton, the Piedmont Plaza Shopping Center flooded, and the nearby Wekiva Village Townhomes needed a 'tiger dam' to bring relief. Ongoing issues with flooding also affected people living near Lake Cortez. Border Lake near this intersection is three to four feet higher than one year ago'. Read: Calling all fur parents: Paws in the Park is on Saturday Orange County is committed to funding 25 percent of the costs to end this flooding problem. The lakes are located in the City of Apopka jurisdiction. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
