Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
Good morning, Panama City.
🏘️ Community
Panama City Rescue Mission will host a 5K and Egg Stroll on April 19 at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. at 4th Street and McKenzie Avenue, a gospel concert on May 1 at 6:30 p.m. at 10620 Hutchison Blvd, and an annual banquet on June 2 for community leaders—volunteers and donations are welcomed to help support efforts for housing and employment for the homeless.
The Indus 5th Annual Golf Tournament will be held May 2 at Bay Point Golf Club—100% of proceeds will support Warrior Beach Retreat, which offers a free week-long stay with lodging, meals and activities for wounded veterans and their spouses.
Check-in begins at 7:00 a.m. and the shotgun start is set for 8:00 a.m. as attendees join contests to win phenomenal prizes.
World Changers and the Panama City Community Redevelopment Agency will join forces for the Home Improvement Program to repair homes in the Millville and Downtown North CRA districts this summer; hundreds of volunteers will work on exterior repairs while the agency covers material costs to make the work free for residents. Applications will be accepted through June 1—this ninth year effort aims to boost safety and pride in the neighborhoods.
💼 Business
Consolidated Burger Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on April 14 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Florida after financial struggles from the pandemic and inflation, and it operates 57 Burger King locations in Florida and Georgia.
The company will continue running its restaurants while it seeks a buyer for its assets — some local locations may be affected during the process.
🚨 Crime
FSU Panama City officials confirmed the campus is safe after an active shooter was reported on the Tallahassee campus—local authorities have increased police presence while administrators offered their thoughts for those injured.
🌲 Environment
Tomorrow the annual Earth Day celebration will be held at the St. Andrew’s Farmer’s Market at Oaks by the Bay Park—bringing local community members together—and promises family-friendly activities throughout the day.
🏈 Sports
Head football coach Bronson Sweatt resigned Wednesday for personal family reasons and will return to Georgia after a challenging 5-5 season; interim coach Loren Tillman will lead the team in the spring as the school begins its search for a permanent head coach.
🎉 Panama City Events
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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.
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.
Redfish Film Festival
Thu-Sun — Destination Panama City — Ticket information available — Celebrate the art of documentary filmmaking in the heart of Panama City.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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