Cross Controversy Finds Common Ground | Panama City Beach News

In Port St. Joe, a construction business owner’s cross sparked a months-long standoff with city officials—until the mayor intervened, halting fines and paving the way for a new legal category for religious monuments. With nearly 50 community members rallying to pray beside the cross, support for Todd Ashabranner’s right to free expression is overwhelming. A final agreement is set for August 18th, balancing civic order with personal faith—a rare win for compromise. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff809319c9eabfc8