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Sunday, April 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Victory Temple in Panama City resumed its food delivery program Saturday at noon—its congregation now hands out donated produce from Piggly Wiggly and hot meals as part of an ongoing charity that started seven years ago after a pause due to Hurricane Michael. WJHG
- ➤ On Saturday, April 19th, Panama City celebrated Earth Day at Oaks by the Bay Park farmers market with live performances, a tree giveaway from the Florida Forest Service, interactive crafts for kids, and environmental vendors. Mayor Michael Rohan read an Earth Day proclamation that urged residents to adopt eco-friendly practices—after Hurricane Michael cut the city’s tree canopy by 80%. WJHG
- ➤ News 13 in partnership with Perry and Young Law Firm held its annual shred-a-thon Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon in the Panama City Mall parking lots—hundreds of cars shredded about six tons of documents to help prevent identity theft. My Panhandle
- ➤ Victory Temple donates food every third Saturday to help local residents in need. Kevin Chen—a Parkland shooting survivor who attended Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School as a freshman in 2018 and is now a senior at FSU—recounted his experience on Thursday. WJHG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Panama City Marina Fueling Station reopened on March 20 after a winter closure and now offers Diesel, 89 Octane Ethanol-Free Gasoline, and frozen bait from Sea Worthy Bait—boaters can refuel and shop during its new season hours. It operates Thursday—Sunday from 7 AM to 5 PM. City of Panama City
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mexico Beach restoration project is nearing completion—final raking and planting will prepare the shore for summer visitors. Local officials and residents say the work will help maintain a clean beach while urging visitors to stick to marked pathways to protect sea oats. Bay County Coastal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The dredging project at Carl Gray Park began April 14th to remove sediment buildup from the boat ramp left by Hurricane Sally and will keep one side open as work shifts from the east to the west side until May 15th — the $180,000 project is funded by a FEMA grant with a City match. City of Panama City
- ➤ The City has finished design plans for a 1.6-mile concrete sidewalk along West Beach Drive to improve walkability between downtown and St. Andrews but still awaits FDOT and City Commission approval. Once permitting is complete and the project goes to bid, construction will begin quickly with a one-year timeline and an estimated completion in 2026 — key improvements include lane narrowing, tree removal and planting, and installation of 17 Bay Savers. City of Panama City
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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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Paint Night at House of Henry
6-8:30 p.m. — House of Henry Irish Pub and Restaurant — All materials included — Create strawberry vibes while sipping and painting in a fun atmosphere.
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