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Thursday, May 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Will Rose from Bay County Animal Shelter featured Windsor in the latest Shelter Spotlight. Windsor is a two-year-old stray with high energy and a wild sense of curiosity who is available for adoption. WJHG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pirates Voyage is near completion on its dinner and show experience set to open June 1 and held two hiring events this week to fill more than 300 new jobs for servers, bartenders, kitchen cooks, operations staff and performers — including pirate and mermaid roles. WJHG
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lynn Haven Police are asking for help identifying a suspect who is thought to have stolen about $600 in Walmart merchandise on April 24 — anyone with useful information is urged to contact the department. My Panhandle
- ➤ John Edward Powers, 57, from Bruce was found guilty on Thursday of DUI Manslaughter after driving in the wrong direction and causing a head-on collision on State 79 near Panama City Beach that killed Kenyotta Michelle Brown and injured others — sentencing is set for June 12 at 9 a.m. Bay County Coastal
- ➤ On April 30th at 9:30 p.m., the Bay County Sheriff’s Office arrested Luke Kirkland after a welfare check at 15251 Pine Circle uncovered a deceased female with a single gunshot wound following an argument — he now faces charges of first-degree homicide and felon in possession of a firearm in an ongoing investigation. Bay County Coastal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rockstar Games released the second trailer for GTA VI—will launch May 26—that shows a fictional Florida called Leonida. Fans say the game's Port Gellhorn—reportedly including landmarks such as a closed waffle shop now used as a laundromat—may be inspired by Panama City, though Rockstar has not confirmed this. Panama City News Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a record-breaking 126-day Gulf Red Snapper season for 2025—extending fishing days into summer and fall around major holidays and based on data from the State Reef Fish Survey, with both private and charter vessels eligible to fish. Bay County Coastal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bay County track and field athletes will travel to Jacksonville for the FHSAA state meet at Hodges Stadium starting Friday, May 9, with events continuing Saturday. Nineteen athletes from local schools will compete in Classes 2A, 3A, and the Para-Athlete Division first, followed by events for Classes 1A and 4A—each aiming for state titles. 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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