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Panama City
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Panama City teen Noah Cox, who is healing from severe burns — his Jeep burst into flames after a rear-end collision with a suspected DUI driver on May 6 — is receiving support from local community members and his church as he prepares for further surgeries at a nearby hospital. WJHG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Newschannel 7's Movie Monday feature highlights the most anticipated summer films as producer Adrian Andrews and reporter Barry Lowin share details on upcoming releases for local viewers. WJHG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bay District — with GCSC — will launch a Fire Academy at Rutherford High to offer training for firefighters. The program will start soon to boost local emergency readiness. WJHG
- ➤ Bay County School District is under investigation for alleged antisemitic discrimination as officials review complaints to determine if school policies were violated. The inquiry remains open while community feedback and evidence help shape next steps. WJHG
- ➤ IgniteSTEM (a city program for STEAM learning) hosted an egg drop challenge on May 8 at MLK Jr. Recreation Center where children aged 6 to 16 learned to engineer safe egg drops. Panama City News Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bay County has lifted its burn ban for unincorporated areas because recent weather reduced fire risk — county officials advise residents to follow outdoor burning guidelines. WJHG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Jonathan Hadrack (44), a Bay County father and business owner, received pulsed field ablation for AFib at the Cardiovascular Institute, and doctors noted the procedure’s high success rate in reducing stroke risk. WJHG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The News-Herald invites local sports fans to vote for this week's FPL Athlete of the Week poll until noon Friday, May 15 in Bay County & share the contest with family and friends to boost local talent. Panama City News Herald
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
~ Rita Mae Brown
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