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Sunday, April 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bay County held its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday—10,000 eggs were given out to local residents. WJHG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Panama City teacher (Erika Mattson, 36) was arrested on Thursday on charges of engaging in sexual conduct with a student (the relationship began in May when the student turned 18 and continued after graduation) as her position at Kaleidoscope School of Discovery violated state law, police said. Panama City News Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Capt. Ric Corley will present 'Barging Into the 21st Century' at Bay County Public Library on Monday, April 28 at 6 p.m.—the free event features a short film—and a discussion and Q&A on the intracoastal canal and barge traffic. Bay County Coastal
- ➤ Today, local artists, crafters, food trucks, and kids’ activities gather at Wild Heron’s Park at 1110 Prospect Promenade on Panama City Beach from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.—Humble House Ministries will display exclusive handcrafted items with proceeds supporting their program for women in addiction recovery and transitional housing. My Panhandle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Bacot Academy School for Autism hosted its third annual Au-some Fest at the Bay County Fairgrounds with food, games and activities to support autistic individuals and families—founder Cindy Bacot said the event highlighted the growing need for local autism services. My Panhandle
- ➤ Bay High School’s million-dollar band marched in Washington DC’s National Cherry Blossom Festival—showing their skill and bringing praise to the local school. WJHG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Panama City Beach’s Beach Safety Division and Parks and Recreation Department hosted its annual beach cleanup event at Russell Fields City Pier on Saturday morning as part of a wastewater elimination system grant, with over 25 volunteers cleaning a half-mile stretch of beach to protect marine life — broken glass was noted as the main hazard during cleanup — and crowds then enjoyed a special Easter-themed display. My Panhandle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North Bay Haven beat Arnold 7-5 to win the Bay County softball championship last Friday night – earning their second title and a 5-4 series lead. The Lady Buccaneers will play at Crestview on April 15 while Arnold visits Choctawhatchee on April 14. Panama City News Herald
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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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