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Monday, May 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, Patches Pub and Grill in Bay County hosted a $19.99 all-you-can-eat catfish fundraiser that donated $5 from each meal to the family of fallen deputy Will May — who was killed while responding to a call in DeFuniak Springs. The restaurant also provided free meals for emergency services personnel — honoring local first responders. My Panhandle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bay County Chamber of Commerce celebrated high school graduates from its eight-month Junior Leadership Bay Program on April 14. Leaders from Bay District Schools and Florida State University honored scholarship recipient Angie Garcia-Velazquez, a teen mom whose award will help her pursue college and show that Bay County's future is bright. Panama City News Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ USDA inspectors released a report on March 4th after dolphin Jett, 14, hit the shallow end during a public show on March 1st at Gulf World Marine Park—delaying the rescue due to unclear water and leaving 12 dolphins in care. My Panhandle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, The News Herald launched an online poll to honor Florida Power & Light Athlete of the Week for April 28—May 3, congratulating last week’s winner Eli Blair from Arnold and listing nominees from softball, baseball and track events. Voting will remain open until noon Friday — local fans will cast ballots based on coach nominations and game performance. Panama City News Herald
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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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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Corey Hall Live Performance
6 PM – 12 AM — Burgunbarrel — Check website for ticket prices — Experience the soulful sound of Gulf Coast musician Corey Hall blending blues and folk elements.
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Night of Poets
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Panama City Center for the Arts — No refunds — Experience an evening filled with captivating poetry, music, and art performances that celebrate creativity and expression.
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Seashells and the Sound of the Sea
5-6 p.m. — Bay County Public Library — Free entry — Discover the captivating history of seashells and their significance in nature and culture with expert insights from environmental journalist Cynthia Barnett.
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Gulf Coast Jam Country Music Festival
May 29- June 1 — Frank Brown Park — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the vibrant country music scene over four days in beautiful Panama City Beach.
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Jelly Roll Live Performance
12-4 a.m. — Frank Brown Park — Tickets TBA — Experience genre-bending songs from the rising star Jelly Roll.
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The Red Clay Strays Concert
12-4 a.m. — Frank Brown Park — Free entry — Experience the musical journey of the Red Clay Strays from Mobile, Alabama.
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