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Panama City
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Reporter Alyssa Dutton reported live at Gulf Coast Jam where law enforcement shared safety tips for the thousands expected in Panama City Beach this weekend. The segment offered key information to help the community stay safe during the event. WJHG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ NewsChannel 7's new technical media producer Nick Resler—featured on the show Old School Meets New Cool—joined Barry Lowin today to discuss local music trends and share his fresh take on community sounds. WJHG
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Panama City Beach launched its summer sports season yesterday with the Grand Slam All-American Games and Showcase, and tournaments at Publix Sports Park and Frank Brown Park over nearly every weekend drew about 1,300 teams and 59,000 visitors while officials expect a $64 million economic impact by summer's end. WJHG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Hutchison Beach Elementary, firefighters hosed down school buses to celebrate the school’s last day before summer (children cheered the fun send-off). Panama City News Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A sewage spill caused by a subcontractor error was contained on Drake Avenue between 16th and 17th Street in St. Andrews, and officials are testing Lake Huntington—residents are advised not to swim or fish there. WJHG
- ➤ Today, the National Hurricane Center shows no tropical disturbances, and AccuWeather warns that warmer Gulf and southwest Atlantic waters near Florida may support tropical development—readiness is advised as hurricane season begins on June 1. Panama City News Herald
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ USA TODAY readers voted Delray Beach best in Florida at the 10Best 2026 Readers' Choice Awards on May 29, and Panama City Beach was among the top ten. A $19 million renourishment project widened and strengthened Delray's shoreline (recognized with two consecutive International Blue Flag awards). Panama City News Herald
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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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Kaleidoscope Play and Learn
10:30 – 11:30 AM — Martin Luther King Jr Rec Center — Free entry — Explore, create, and discover through engaging activities for little learners and their caregivers.
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Grand Slam World Series of Baseball @ The Beach Session III
June 29 - July 5 — Publix Sports Park — Registration required — Participate in a competitive baseball tournament featuring various age groups in beautiful Panama City Beach.
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