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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ First responders blocked parts of the eastbound lanes on Hathaway Bridge after a car crash occurred shortly before 5 a.m. Tuesday, with smoke seen coming from the vehicle and drivers rerouted through the Port Panama City exit. My Panhandle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A local tech company unveiled a Virtual Lifeguard System (VLS) prototype that uses LED beach flags to alert rescue teams when its emergency button is pressed. The company will request $3 million in federal funding to pilot the project and create local jobs while modernizing lifesaving measures on Panama City Beach. WJHG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ April is the month to honor military children and recognize the sacrifices of military families. Crystal Bullock from Bay District Schools spoke on Tuesday morning on NewsChannel 7 about PurpleUP Day and explained how locals can join the celebration. WJHG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Callaway Elementary School won a $50,000 grant from Florida Power & Light to transform classrooms into innovative STEM learning spaces—the funds will pay for renovations, technology upgrades and hands-on materials over the next year. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ Fifty-four health science students presented their semester-long research projects at Gulf Coast State College’s third annual Scholars Day Tuesday—one group will present a bus safety plan designed to help children in Brighton Oaks at an upcoming local committee meeting. My Panhandle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bay County commissioners renewed their annual contract with Turtle Watch—an organization that marks and monitors sea turtle nests—to help protect endangered sea turtles for the upcoming nesting season. Nesting season will begin May 1 and run through October. My Panhandle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Panama City Beach leaders and law enforcement are meeting after a violent Spring Break season — they are studying Miami Beach’s marketing model and planning new measures to improve safety and attract the right visitors. Officials ask the public to be patient as research guides changes before Spring Break 2026. WJHG
- ➤ Bay County voted Tuesday to pass a mutual aid agreement with NSA Panama City—county and base leaders met to review how to extend fire and EMS services to the Navy base. WJHG
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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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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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May the Cards Be With You!
6:30 PM - 10:30 PM — 4728 Bylsma Cir, Panama City, FL — Bring a dish to share — Enjoy a night of card games with friends and great food.
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