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Panama City
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Old School Meets the New Cool returns with Barry Lowin and Cyle Clark (Newschannel 7 producer) discussing commercials that shaped pop culture from the '90s through 2010s. The feature highlights memorable jingles, slogans, and mascots that continue to resonate locally. WJHG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bay District Schools hosted a safety summit at Gulf Coast State College on Monday to train educators, law enforcement and first responders in school emergency protocols. Officials said the training focused on preventative measures and standardized response steps for school crises. WJHG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Panama City officials have ordered six warning signs near Lake Huntington after a fiber-optic contractor hit a sewer main, causing a sewage leak. Residents received door-hanger notices, and water will be tested and diluted daily to reduce bacteria. WJHG
- ➤ A developing El Niño is shifting Pacific winds and ocean heat today, and experts say the change may bring heavier rains and increased storm tracks to Florida’s Gulf Coast later this summer. Scientists are monitoring warm subsurface waters as an early sign of stronger seasonal changes. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season began yesterday, June 1, and Florida officials advised residents to prepare for tropical storms or hurricanes—forecasts predict a below-normal season but a high risk of named storms passing within 50 miles. Panama City News Herald
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Garey Payne, a Panama City man, claimed a $1 million prize on June 1 from Florida Lottery's Gold Rush Multiplier scratch-off; he chose a one-time lump-sum payment of $638,100 after buying his winning ticket at a Walmart in Lynn Haven (another local man had similarly won in December). Panama City News Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Hurricane Michael survivor shared his story while officials at the Bay County Emergency Management Center (BCEC) urged residents to review their safety plans with hurricane season underway. Local residents are advised to stay informed and prepare for potential storms. WJHG
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Trauma doctors report a spike in serious injuries from golf carts, bicycles and e-bikes as summer tourism increases along local roads and beaches — they urge everyone to wear helmets and follow safety rules. WJHG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Panama City's high schools are in the spotlight as FPL invites fans to vote for the male Athlete of the Year for the 2025-26 season - voting remains open until Friday, June 7. 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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Real Fun Fourth: Star Spangled Spectacular
July 2-4 — Russell-Fields Pier — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with the Gulf Coast's largest fireworks display and festive waterfront events.
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