Good morning, Panama City.

Fore Her’s Pink Run will take place on January 31, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. at The Village of Baytowne Wharf + the event invites residents to embrace New Year’s resolutions while staying active.

Destination Panama City is hosting free event planning classes lasting 90 minutes and awarding a certificate and resource packet, offering locals a hands-on way to build event skills.

A Broadway-style show will arrive in Panama City with live musical performances at a local venue (details will be shared soon).

The event aims to boost the local arts scene and provide a fun outing for families.

Girls Inc. of Bay County is seeking a new Panama City location for programs serving 175 girls before its lease at Bay District Schools ends May 29, 2026 + it is negotiating a lease at the Oakland Terrace campus recreation center.

Bay District Schools are celebrating National Mentoring Month to kick off the new year with school events that highlight the role of mentors — details for upcoming activities will be provided soon.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services temporarily closed the 1022 North Bay Eastern Shellfish Harvest Area in Bay County for oyster, clam, and mussel harvest + scallops, shrimp and crabs remain allowed.

Officials will collect water samples until conditions meet required standards.

The EPA has awarded nearly $750,000 to the St. Andrew and St. Joseph Bays Estuary Program to launch Bay Guardians: Citizen Science for Clean Waters.

The initiative will run for three years and expand local water monitoring while recruiting volunteers.

City officials held a public meeting Tuesday to discuss proposed membership fees for the MLK Recreation Center, which opens Jan.

16; residents questioned plans for adult fees while children and Bay District Schools students remain free until March 1.

Local realtor Brian Clowdus is featured on HGTV’s new show that follows his work from Alabama to Panama City Beach, spotlighting his growing role in property sales.

The program will highlight the expertise that connects local buyers with quality homes.

Rosenwald Documentary Red Carpet Event

6-9 p.m. — Florida State University Panama City — Free entry — Experience the premiere of the Rosenwald documentary with a night of film and star-studded excitement.

Great Pages Circus

1-2:30 p.m. — Central Panhandle Fair in Bay County — Cash only — Experience thrilling acts and family fun at this exciting circus event.

PCB Mardi Gras and Music Festival

11 a.m.-3 p.m. — Pier Park — Free entry — Celebrate Mardi Gras with music, prizes, and festive activities for all ages.

Krewe of St. Andrews Mardi Gras

Feb 6-7 — Destination Panama City — Free entry — Enjoy the largest Mardi Gras celebration in Panama City featuring over 14 Krewes.