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Panama City
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Panama City Theatre Company will present Daddy Long Legs at the Panama City Center for the Arts from today through May 15; the production offers a fresh take on a classic play for local audiences. WJHG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Registration for Science and Discovery Center summer camp is now open for weekly sessions on topics like Fun on the Farm and Real Life Heroes — the program also offers Summertime Science Spots for Tots for children aged 2-5 this summer. WJHG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, during National Hurricane Preparedness Week, local authorities advised residents to return home only when officials deem it safe and to stay alert around hazards such as downed wires, gas leaks, and floodwaters, while keeping generators 20 feet away from homes *to prevent carbon monoxide risks*. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ Nurse Appreciation Week is underway + our community honors local healthcare workers for their skill, compassion, and care today. WJHG
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Consumer spending on Mother's Day is expected to hit a record $38 billion this year as 75% of shoppers plan to buy flowers & many choose cards and outings to celebrate, with the holiday falling on Sunday, May 10. Families across Panama City will honor their moms with creative gifts. Panama City News Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Florida State University Panama City will host its third annual free youth football camp on June 6 at Tommy Oliver Stadium (Bay High School) with on-site registration starting at 8 a.m. Former NFL cornerback Javien Elliott and Boris Jackson will lead non-contact flag football sessions for kids. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ Nearly 2,000 athletes race in the Ironman 70.3 Gulf Coast event in Panama City Beach (today) with a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run; roads close from 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for bikes and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for running. WJHG
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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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Full Moon and Blue Moon Exploration
2-3 p.m. — Bay County Public Library — Free entry — Delve into fascinating insights on full moons and blue moons with the library’s NASA Ambassador.
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Gulf Coast Jam with Riley Green
12–3 PM — Frank Brown Park — Free entry — Celebrate the 6th Annual Jam on the Coast with live music and community spirit.
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Couples Comedy Dinner & Show
6-8 p.m. — Collective Soul PC — $70 per couple — Enjoy a night of stand-up comedy paired with delicious smoked BBQ dinner and fun couples games.
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