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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bay County will host the 2025 Easter Egg Hunt on April 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. at H.G. Harder’s Park—children will join one of four egg hunts by age group, get photos with the Easter Bunny at 1 p.m., enjoy free face painting and food truck options while special prize eggs and thousands of candy-filled eggs are hidden throughout. Panama City News Herald
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Panama City Beach police arrested 25-year-old Arayveion Edwards Friday morning at a unit in the Edgewater Beach Resort after a woman said he forced her into unwanted sex acts by threatening to leave her stranded—he now faces 30 charges including human trafficking, drug possession, firearm offenses, and defrauding a lodging operator, and he is held on a bond of $278,500. My Panhandle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bay County Commissioners signed off on implementing DOGE audits on April 1st—officials said the move will improve fiscal oversight and guide upcoming financial reviews. WJHG
- ➤ Air Force planners are rebuilding Tyndall Air Force Base into a resilient base with new facilities built to resist 165 mph winds and storm surge after Hurricane Michael. The project is now 15% complete and will add a new F-35 campus, a marina + ball fields, with most work done by mid-2027 and full completion by 2029. My Panhandle
- ➤ The City of Panama City will auction its assets this Saturday, April 5, at 9:00 a.m.—an online auction will run until April 8, 6:00 p.m. CT with a 13% buyer’s premium and a 3% discount for cash or check. Bay County Coastal
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Stars & Guitars: Clint Black and Chase Matthew Live
7-8 p.m. — Aaron Bessant Park — Ticket information available — Experience a night of live country music with Clint Black and Chase Matthew.
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Panhandle Gem & Mineral Show
10 AM – 5 PM — Central Panhandle Fair — $5 for all 3 days — Explore stunning gems and minerals with a chance to win a large Amethyst Geode.
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Dog Easter Egg Hunt
10-11 a.m. — Dog Beach at Pier Park Panama City Beach — Free entry — Dogs of all sizes hunt for eggs filled with toys and treats on the beach.
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Summer Registration Open
Summer Camp Registration Opens Monday, April 14th! Call the Girls Inc. Center of your choice to register! The first 25 Active-Duty Military Families to enroll will receive a reduced rate.
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Calvary for a Cause 5k/Egg Stroll
Calvary Panama City is hosting this 5k and Easter Egg Stroll on Saturday, April 19 downtown at the Courthouse to celebrate Easter. All proceeds go to the Panama City Rescue Mission.
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Free Truist Family Financial Night
Attention parents and youth of Bay County! Register for a FREE event with dinner included that you don’t want to miss. Come learn about money with the whole family on April 22nd with Truist! Must RSVP by Wednesday, April 16th at https://forms.gle/BoRPM87wuovB1d8PA. 📍Location: Girls Inc. Center at the St. Andrew School at Oakland Terrace 2010 W 12th St Panama City, FL 32401.
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Redfish Film Festival
Thu-Sun — Destination Panama City — Ticket information available — Celebrate the art of documentary filmmaking in the heart of Panama City.
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Premier Events 7v7 Football Tournament
April 26-27 — Publix Sports Park — Registration fees apply — Compete in an exciting 7v7 football tournament for all skill levels.
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Comedy Open Mic Night
8-10 p.m. — St. Andy's Sports Pub — Free to attend — Showcase your comedic talent or enjoy a night of laughs hosted by Malcolm Xavier.
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