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Thursday, February 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Warrior Beach Retreat in Panama City Beach, now in its 16th year, offers wounded veterans and their spouses a week of healing and community support, marked by a parade and various activities in February 2025. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ Frank G. Smith, a U.S. Navy veteran who served in World War II and the Korean War, celebrated his 100th birthday with friends, family, and community members in Panama City Beach. WJHG
- ➤ The Junior League of Panama City will hold its annual 5K Run & Brunch Fest on March 1st, 2025, featuring local food, bottomless mimosas, and races for attendees. WJHG
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bay County Sheriff’s Office, alongside the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, is conducting a search for a missing person near Deerpoint Dam, with no current suspicion of foul play. WJHG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Panama City Police are conducting a search for a missing teenager reported as a runaway. WJHG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bay District Schools' school choice application for the 2025-2026 year runs from March 3 to April 1, requiring parents to provide their own transportation and noting capacity limitations at some schools. Panama City News Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Panama City officials clarified only one account is at risk of depleting funds, despite previous statements of the city being on a slim budget. WJHG
- ➤ Panama City introduces an online portal for residents to easily manage and pay utility bills, featuring various payment options and features like payment history view and reminders. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ Daniel Schultz, a 21-year-old recent graduate, is campaigning for Panama City Commission Ward 1 with a focus on transparency, fiscal responsibility, and infrastructure, leveraging his past activism against a paid parking ordinance as political experience. Panama City News Herald
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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Sourdough Bread Making Class
10-11:30 a.m. — The Drip Coffee Co. — Ticket required — Discover the art of making fresh sourdough bread from scratch while enjoying a cozy café atmosphere.
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