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Panama City
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The A.D. Harris Learning Village hosted a Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration with food, music and dancing, organized by local Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) and other Divine Nine groups. Vendors lined the event and Rebuild Bay County is working to bring new life to the site. WJHG
- ➤ Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation’s Annual Gala returns with dinner, dancing & auctions, with the event scheduled for later this year in Panama City. WJHG
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ After a fire killed 7 lemurs last week, ZooWorld reopened today showing visible damage while staff work on recovery, and investigators say the fire began in a heating unit on a cold night without human error. WJHG
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local restaurants Beef 'O'Brady's and Pineapple Willy's expect a busy night as fans gather for the College National Championship — special deals will attract sports fans and snowbirds. WJHG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Keith Meyerl joined the City as its new Parks, Culture and Recreation Director on Tuesday, Dec. 9, after more than 20 years managing parks in Panama City Beach and Jacksonville to boost local programs and facilities. City of Panama City
- ➤ The City will host Downtown Marina charrettes on January 21 and 22 at City Hall — inviting citizens, stakeholders, and planners to collaborate on design and infrastructure for a two-phase marina development plan. City of Panama City
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bay County will soon offer new cancer clinical trials that will enroll local patients for advanced treatment options. The announcement was made on Medical Monday and supports ongoing efforts to improve community healthcare. WJHG
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fire Piano Show featuring Brandon Giles
5:30-9 p.m. — Neons Bar 72 — Dinner event — Light up your Valentine's Day with an unforgettable performance combining piano music and fiery entertainment.
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Gaither Vocal Band Concert
5-7 p.m. — Hiland Park Baptist Church — Tickets starting at $90 — Experience unforgettable harmonies with the Gaither Vocal Band live in concert.
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