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Panama City
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Bay County family lost their home to an electrical fire on Jan. 20 just days before welcoming baby Melodie, who was born a week early and is expected to leave the NICU in six days + community members have donated essential supplies while the family still needs help rebuilding. WJHG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bay County will see record-cold temperatures this weekend as wind chills drop to single digits and a hard freeze is likely on Saturday (gusts reaching up to 35 mph are forecast); residents should follow local alerts for warming shelters. Panama City News Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Supplemental Security Income checks for February will be issued on Friday, Jan. 30+ the 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment means the payments will be slightly higher, as Feb. 1 falls on a Sunday. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ Panama City Beach Police will work with several agencies to enforce new strict curfew regulations for spring break, with the measures set to begin later this spring to help maintain public order. WJHG
- ➤ Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport will begin new ramp pavement and a north terminal expansion in 2026 to improve passenger experience and streamline rental car pick-ups, with Cardella Construction leading the project. The upgrades respond to rising passenger traffic and limited available land. WJHG
- ➤ Airport officials reported that flight operations will normalize in three to four days as crews install new pavement and start a terminal expansion to the north, recovering from recent winter storm disruptions. The project is a key part of restoring the airport's full operations. WJHG
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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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MSBL Sunshine Classic 2026
All day — Publix Sports Park — Free entry — Experience thrilling men's senior league baseball action with live streaming highlights.
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Gumbo Cook-Off
10 a.m. — Mexico Beach Boat Ramp — Entry fee varies — Enjoy a flavorful competition with live entertainment and community spirit.
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