Raleigh-Durham International Airport is set to add a new non-stop flight to Panama City in June 2024, with Copa Airlines becoming the 18th airline to operate from the airport. This marks the latest addition in the airport's ongoing expansion, which includes adding new airlines, nonstop markets, and flights. The addition of Copa Airlines will provide Triangle travelers with easy access to Central and South America and the Caribbean, further connecting the region with international destinations.
A pilot on a LATAM Airlines flight from Miami to Santiago suffered a medical emergency and died after making an emergency landing in Panama City for treatment. The airline expressed gratitude for the pilot's 25 years of service but did not disclose his name.
The St. Joe company is hosting a community event called Downtown Rocks in Panama City's waterfront district, featuring lawn games, face painting, balloon artists, and live music by Casi Joy. The event is open to the public and will also offer food and drinks. Casi Joy is excited to share her music with a new audience and will perform a mix of country songs, including her own originals and even "Baby Shark." The event will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The body of Steven Chery, a 23-year-old boater who went missing on Wednesday, was found in Parker Bayou by an off-duty officer on Saturday night. The investigation into his death is ongoing, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife officials.
A jury has found Megan Dauphin guilty of aggravated manslaughter in the death of her seven-week-old baby, whom she left in a hot car after returning from a store where she bought cigarettes. Dauphin claimed the death was an accident, but the jury deliberated for only 30 minutes before reaching their verdict.
