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Panama City
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Newschannel 7 reporter Alyssa Dutton covered Sunnyhill’s water issues during a Friday studio segment—where Barry tested her journalism skills—bringing local insight to community water challenges. WJHG
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ NewsChannel 7 staff were caught in heavy traffic on Hathaway Bridge Friday morning after a two-vehicle crash disrupted commuters, according to FHP. WJHG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ In Bay County, the 2025-2026 school year will end on May 28, with classes resuming on Monday, Aug. 10, following no school on Memorial Day (May 25). Panama City News Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ NOAA forecasts a near-average hurricane season beginning June 1 with two tropical waves tracked away from our coast and scattered thunderstorms expected in parts of Florida this Memorial Day weekend + the National Hurricane Center will update outlooks as needed. Panama City News Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida's Atlantic red snapper season was thrown into chaos on opening day when a judge blocked federal permits meant to boost fishing days+ state officials allowed fishing in state waters and promised to fight for local fishermen while protecting the species. Panama City News Herald
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Panama City diners can now use Restaurant.com's digital dining certificates to get 20% off orders of $10 or more by using code FOOD20 until Sunday, May 31 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. The certificates never expire and can be redeemed on a mobile device for savings at local restaurants — nationwide. Panama City News Herald
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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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Breast Screening & Thermal Imaging Clinic
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Hope & Faith Wellness, LLC. — Cost varies — Explore non-invasive thermal imaging for breast health with expert interpretation included.
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STEAM Circus for 7-9 Year Olds
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Gulf Coast State College — Cost info not provided — Engage in exciting science activities, technology shows, and engineering fun at the STEAM Circus.
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Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you.
~ Unknown
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