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Panama City
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ MLK Jr. Recreation Center will offer summer programs with sports, STEM, art, and adventure camps starting in June after its reopening — a volleyball clinic with professional T’Ara Ceasar is set for May 23 to engage kids. WJHG
- ➤ Panama City Beach begins a busy summer with Jeep Jam at Frank Brown Park on May 28, featuring live music and a 5K run, while concerts run every Thursday at Aaron Bessant Park from June 4 to Aug. 6. Officials warn of traffic & parking closures, urging planning ahead. WJHG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Panama City Beach Fire Rescue has opened registration for its annual Junior Beach Lifeguard Summer Camp for ages 9-12 on July 6-9 and ages 13-16 on July 20-23. Campers must pass a swimming test and register in person at Frank Brown Park's Parks & Recreation Center. WJHG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scientists at the Climate Prediction Center forecast an 82% chance that El Niño will develop soon (with conditions expected to persist into February), which may reduce hurricane risk during peak storm weeks. They remain uncertain if this will be a record-setting event. Panama City News Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Panama City Beach Fire Rescue Beach Safety Division trains 20 lifeguards daily & warns beachgoers today to follow flag signals to avoid rip current risks; lifeguards shift coverage to busy areas with guidelines stating that yellow flags mean moderate risk and red flags require staying on dry sand. WJHG
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced free day-use admission to state parks during Memorial Day weekend (May 23-25) with some exclusions, while National Park Service sites offer free entry to U.S. residents on Memorial Day, May 25. Panama City News Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school baseball state semifinal and softball round two playoff games were played Wednesday in the area. In baseball, Union County, Trenton 83A + South Walton won their matchups, while softball teams North Bay Haven, Columbia, Liberty, Niceville, and Baker Co. advanced. 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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