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Panama City
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Emerald Coast VFW post broke ground on an expansion project aimed at better serving local veterans in Panama City. Officials said the new project will update facilities and create event spaces once complete. WJHG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lyrids meteor shower runs from April 14 to April 30 and peaks today with 10-20 meteors per hour and occasional bright fireballs. Florida stargazers should seek dark spots away from city lights for the best viewing. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ Meteorologists say ENSO patterns – including El Niño and La Niña – influence Florida’s 2026 hurricane season from June 1 to Nov. 30. The Climate Prediction Center noted ENSO-neutral conditions as of April 9 with a 61% chance that El Niño will develop and reduce tropical storm activity. Panama City News Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bay County's first flag football season is nearing its end with district tournaments this week that decide playoff spots & in Class 2A-2, No. 1 Arnold will face the winner of the Bay versus Wakulla game tomorrow. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ Voting is open for the FPL Athlete of the Week poll until noon Friday, April 24 at the News Herald. Last week, Kaley Reid of Arnold track and field won the poll and readers now cast votes for this week's top athlete. Panama City News Herald
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Tree Giveaway
8-11 a.m. — Oaks by the Bay Park — Free trees for residents — Grab two free trees to help restore the urban canopy after Hurricane Michael.
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Dave Koz Summer Horns Concert
12:00 – 8:30 PM — Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater — Ticket prices not specified — Experience a day of smooth jazz with renowned musician Dave Koz and friends at this exciting festival.
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Blessing of the Fleet & Fish Fry
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Panama City Marina — Proceeds benefit local services for brain injury survivors — Celebrate with fish, festivities, and the unique tradition of Sock Burning.
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Panama City Beach Gulf Coast IRONMAN 70.3
Time to be announced — Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort — Entry fees vary — Experience a challenging triathlon amidst stunning emerald waters and white sand beaches.
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Unlocking the Secrets to Probate & Curative Title
6-8 p.m. — FINNS Island Style Grub — Free entry — Delve into probate and curative title strategies with expert Al Nicoletti for savvy investors.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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