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Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Panama City introduces CivicReady, a mass notification system designed to enhance city communications with residents through targeted alerts on local news, projects, and more. Bay County Coastal
- ➤ Majette Park in Panama City is enhancing its facilities with a new ADA-accessible playground featuring swings, slides, seesaws, and plans for future additions like walking and biking trails. WJHG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Bay County, FL, Pamela Lynn Wilson was sentenced to 15 years in prison for embezzling over $1 million from her employer over nearly a decade. Bay County Coastal
- ➤ A road rage incident in Panama City led to Jubal Simmons shooting into a vehicle, killing Georgeann Garner and critically injuring her daughter Marileigh Lewis, following an argument about driving. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ Bay County Sheriff's deputies arrested 52-year-old fugitive Robert Grady in Panama City Beach for Felony Violation of Probation related to a Sexual Battery charge, along with charges for Tampering with an Electronic Monitoring Device and Grand Theft. Bay County Coastal
- ➤ Jeffrey Fallin was arrested in Bay County, FL, for attempting to enter a home after burglarizing several vehicles, with charges including two counts of vehicle burglary. Bay County Coastal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Panama City Symphony will celebrate the 80th anniversary of My Favorite Things with music from Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals on March 15. Panama City News Herald
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Panama City Beach hosts 'Rendezvous South,' a networking event for event planners and local tourism representatives aimed at promoting the city as a prime business and leisure destination. WJHG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Panama City officials are contemplating the sale of a downtown building for potential residential development while prioritizing access to existing parking facilities. WJHG
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Panhandle Golf Therapy Alliance provides golf lessons and equipment to help disabled individuals enhance their quality of life. WJHG
WELLNESS NEWS
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Panama City Beach Scottish Festival
This two-day festival celebrates Scottish culture with traditional activities and events, making it the largest and longest-running festival of its kind in the Florida Panhandle.
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Panama City Beach Scottish Festival 2025
The Panama City Beach Scottish Festival celebrates Scottish heritage through cultural exhibitions and activities, making it the largest festival of its kind in the Florida Panhandle.
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Truth Tellers Writing Workshop at Bookish Boutique
This workshop focuses on accessing and expressing one's authentic voice through storytelling and creative writing techniques.
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Emerald Coast Cruizin' Automotive Festival
An annual automotive festival in Panama City Beach featuring classic and modified vehicles, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.
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Bay Arts FLLUXE Arts Festival
The Bay Arts FLLUXE Arts Festival features local, national, and international artists showcasing vibrant art throughout downtown Panama City.
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Evening of Poetry and Spoken Word at Capstone House
A gathering featuring local poets showcasing their creativity in a warm and inviting atmosphere at Capstone House.
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1970s Musical Tribute by The Will Thompson Band at Panama City Center for the Arts
The Will Thompson Band will perform an energetic tribute featuring classic Rock, Disco, and Funk hits from the 1970s.
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UNwineD Festival
Tasting and sampling | 3-9 p.m. | Aaron Bessant Park | Ticketed Event | Enjoy craft brews, fine wines, and delicious local cuisine at this lively festival.
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