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Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Bay County may vote early for the 2025 municipal elections at the Lynn Haven Senior Center & Panama City City Hall from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Friday. Election day is April 22nd when voters will cast ballots from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at designated polling locations. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ The Internal Revenue Service announced that all Florida residents and businesses now have until May 1 to file taxes instead of the usual April 15 deadline—this extension comes after initial help for those impacted by Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton, and Congressman Jimmy Patronis warned residents to avoid tax scams. WJHG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North Bay Haven senior wrestler Preston Neufeld reached the state final and earned a silver medal after winning county, district, and regional titles. Coaches and media members named him Bay County boys' Wrestler of the Year after he improved from a fifth-place finish last season. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ On April 11, North Bay Haven beat Arnold (7-5) to win the Bay County softball championship (the game was marked by strong plays and rallying cries). Panama City News Herald
- ➤ Bay High senior point guard Oliver Pratt was named Bay County Boys Player of the Year and earned 1st Team All County honors as he averaged 14.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.5 steals. Coach Michael Memmen led the Tornadoes to a 16-12 record and a share of the county title after they beat Fort Walton Beach 55-54 while Pratt prepares to continue his career at Baptist University of Florida. Panama City News Herald
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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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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Florida Hot Tub Expo
May 15-29 — Central Panhandle Fair in Bay County — Check pricing on various hot tubs and transform your backyard into a personal oasis.
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