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Panama City
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. WJHG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. WJHG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Panama City News Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ 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. WJHG
- ➤ 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. WJHG
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Panama City News Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ 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. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ 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. WJHG
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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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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.
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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.
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