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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Big Brothers Big Sisters in Bay County is selling license plates at local tax collector’s offices for $72.60 to raise funds for matching adult mentors with children from single-parent homes—each sale contributes $25 toward one-on-one mentoring programs. My Panhandle
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Panama City Beach man, Eric James Rodgers, 60, died after a large white pickup truck struck him while he crossed U.S. 98 near Michigan Avenue at 8:20 a.m. on April 9—Panama City Police are investigating the circumstances. Panama City News Herald
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Representatives from Half Shell Vodka appeared on NewsChannel 7 Friday to share the firm’s sustainability efforts, including offering the first U.S. spirit in a 100% recyclable bottle made with recycled paperboard and American corn from Laurel Hill in Okaloosa County — a method that uses up to 6 times less carbon than glass bottles. The company also launched Sip for Sustainability to support local non-profits through bar and restaurant partnerships. WJHG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men accused of armed robbery were arrested after a high-speed chase on State Road 79 on Thursday as police tracked a black Dodge Durango with a Michigan tag — the vehicle crashed in a ditch, leading to the suspects’ capture by officers from Bay County, Panama City Beach, Walton County and the Florida Highway Patrol. Panama City News Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dolly Parton’s Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show will open on June 1 in Panama City Beach; tickets went on sale in February and a hiring event took place April 8—9 for crew positions as the venue continues construction on Panama City Beach Parkway. Panama City News Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 7, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Treasure Island Marina in Panama City Beach to rally support for the Boater Freedom Bill, which aims to improve boat ramps, parking, and marina projects while ending safety inspections as a stop cause—boosting Florida’s marine industry. The bill advanced in the Senate on April 10 but remains stalled in the Florida House as its future is still uncertain. Bay County Coastal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Tommy Oliver Stadium yesterday, Mosley girls earned 191 points while Bay High boys scored 220 at the county track and field championship—Richard Brown of Arnold won four events and Shaniyah Carlos of Mosley defended her titles by winning the 100m and 200m races. Panama City News Herald
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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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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Cinco de Derby Celebration
4-7 PM — 30Avenue — Tickets available — Experience the thrilling fusion of the Derby and a Cinco de Mayo fiesta with a Big Hat Contest and piñata-smash fun.
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20Th Century
Kaleidoscope Theatre - 207 E24th St, Lynn Haven - Ken Ludwig’s hilarious adaptation of the classic comedy by Ben Hecht and Charles McArthur. The stakes are simple: will Oscar Jaffe, the egomaniacal Broadway director, con his erstwhile and glamorous leading lady, Lily Garland, into signing up for his next Broadway show? It should be a piece of cake, except that Oscar is bankrupt and Lily is now a movie star. It all takes place aboard the Twentieth Century Limited from Chicago to New York, so the clock is ticking.
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