Good morning, Panama City.

The St. Andrews Mardi Gras festival kicks off today at 4 p.m. in St. Andrews Bay with food trucks, vendors and live music (including kids’ and dog parades).

Community organizers offer golf cart shuttles as parking is limited.

Florida Panhandle Marine Institute revealed its new waterfront habitat on Feb.

6 to boost marine research and education. More details about the facility will be shared soon.

Bay County officials held a Feb.

5 press conference to stress safety and order for the spring break high impact period from Mar. 28 to Apr. 11 — covering key zones near Pier Park and along Middle Beach Road. The briefing detailed law enforcement initiatives to keep the gathering orderly.

Florida’s Department of Health tested eight bread brands on Feb.

6 and found glyphosate in six of them, giving consumers key information to help choose safer bread.

FSU Panama City received a $100K donation to address a critical healthcare shortage in the area & boost local health services.

The contribution was announced earlier and will support efforts to improve access to care.

Local groups and community members wore red on Fri, Feb.

6 to raise awareness for heart disease in women & stress the importance of heart health screenings.

Data from Realtor.com shows that in November the median home price in Bay County rose 3.4% to $365000 from October's figure.

Home prices for single family properties slightly declined while condo prices increased, offering buyers and sellers mixed market options.

North Bay Haven's Madylen Kimball was named FPL Athlete of the Week after winning region championships in weightlifting yesterday — she earned 4,807 votes and won both the traditional and Olympic lifts in the 129-pound class.

Mosley High School celebrated a historic signing day on Feb.

6 as four athletes signed to continue their collegiate careers; two anglers made county history by earning scholarships for college fishing (the first ever) while football players signed to play at Missouri Southern State University.

Financial expert Alex Astin of Burns Estate Planning appeared on NewsChannel 7 Today to share sports betting + investing tips ahead of Super Bowl weekend.

His advice aims to help local readers make informed decisions as they prepare for the game.

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.

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.

MSBL Sunshine Classic 2026

All day — Publix Sports Park — Free entry — Experience thrilling men's senior league baseball action with live streaming highlights.

Gumbo Cook-Off

10 a.m. — Mexico Beach Boat Ramp — Entry fee varies — Enjoy a flavorful competition with live entertainment and community spirit.

10th Annual Shaddai Shriner’s Rodeo

5 PM – 10 PM — Central Panhandle Fair in Bay County — $20 — Experience thrilling rodeo action and community spirit at this annual event.

KoSA Bougie Bingo 2026

5:30-11:30 p.m. — The KOSA Event Center — $15.00 – $800.00 — Experience a night of luxury and laughter with the Krewe of St. Andrews' bingo fundraiser.