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Panama City
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City leaders and residents reviewed updated renderings of the downtown marina on Wednesday as part of an improvement project dating back to 2019. Plans will continue to shape the marina area as the city works on further updates. WJHG
- ➤ Krewe of St. Andrews is hosting its Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday at Oakland Terrace Park, inviting families to search for colorful eggs. WJHG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ As the Artemis II launch nears, movie fans can enjoy revisiting classic space films filmed at Florida’s NASA sites such as Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral. Films like Apollo 13 and First Man highlight our local space legacy and add excitement to the upcoming launch. Panama City News Herald
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On April 1, Florida gas prices rose by nearly 10 cents to an average of $4.219 per gallon, placing the state among the top 10 most expensive regions while Panama City recorded lower rates at $3.864 & experts expect oil costs to remain high for the next two months. Panama City News Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bay District Schools is recognizing military-connected children this month with Purple Up events on April 17 and a Touch-a-Truck event on April 24 (including breakfast and flagpole ceremonies) to honor military families. WJHG
- ➤ Bay District Schools Wednesday airs with Grace Owens (in studio) to focus on Autism Awareness Month and its impact on local programs. The segment is set for this week and offers a closer look at community educational resources. WJHG
- ➤ FSU Panama City student Kate Fraser completed her final dive exam on March 30 and said it left her inspired to advance her career as an underwater crime scene investigator. Panama City News Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 1, Panama City Beach ended the March alcohol ban while keeping overnight closures (10 p.m. to 4 a.m.) and a curfew for unaccompanied minors in effect; the mayor said officials do not plan to extend the stricter rules into April. Panama City News Herald
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Lizzen Live in Concert
8 p.m. — Vibez — Tickets available — Experience a night of R-N-B with Lizzen and DJ Big Boi.
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Earth Day Celebration
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Oaks by the Bay Park — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with family activities including music, crafts, and a special tree giveaway.
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Tree Giveaway
8-11 a.m. — Oaks by the Bay Park — Free trees for residents — Grab two free trees to help restore the urban canopy after Hurricane Michael.
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Dave Koz Summer Horns Concert
12:00 – 8:30 PM — Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater — Ticket prices not specified — Experience a day of smooth jazz with renowned musician Dave Koz and friends at this exciting festival.
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Blessing of the Fleet & Fish Fry
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Panama City Marina — Proceeds benefit local services for brain injury survivors — Celebrate with fish, festivities, and the unique tradition of Sock Burning.
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