Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
Good morning, Panama City.
The Community Redevelopment Agency hosted a neighborhood meeting on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and 15th Street where a developer presented plans for a grocery store — with accompanying housing — in the Glenwood-Millville community.
The meeting explained the project’s goals and discussed next steps for the area.
Firefighters responded to a condo fire in Panama City Beach on June 6th — emergency crews managed the scene.
Panama City Comedy will host actor and comedian Tim Meadows on Thursday, June 19 at Caption Anderson’s Event Center—tickets are available for purchase.
The show is part of a summer series featuring local, regional, and touring comics.
The Florida Department of Transportation held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday for the DuPont Bridge Replacement Project, a $350 million plan to build two new bridges next to the current one—which will remain open until completion in 2030.
The project will improve local traffic flow and include stormwater upgrades and channel improvements for taller ships.
Florida is offering license-free fishing weekends for National Fishing and Boating Week—saltwater fishing is available today and tomorrow, and freshwater fishing will be held on June 14-15 with standard rules still in place.
Bay Building Industries Association’s Parade of Homes began Friday and will continue this weekend along a route from Cape San Blas to Panama City Beach.
Coastal Classic Homes built a 4-bed, 2-bath Scholarship Home in four and a half months and it is under contract; vendors donate materials to lower costs and raise scholarship funds for future construction students+visitors who complete every stop can win a $500 cash prize.
BCPL Virtual Book Club
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Bay County Public Library — Free entry — Dive into 'The Grey Wolf' by Louise Penny with fellow book enthusiasts online.
Florida Panhandle Toy Expo
All day — Central Panhandle Fair in Bay County — Cost info not provided — Discover a treasure trove of toys and collectibles at this exciting expo.
DAD GAMES 2025
1-7 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Panama City Beach — Ticket purchase required — Families compete in an ultimate arcade showdown to claim the title of DAD GAMES champions.
2025 Boys Basketball Camp
9 AM - 12 PM — Gulf Coast State College — Cost info not provided — Campers will learn essential basketball skills in a fun and engaging environment.
Panama City Real Estate Investors Meetup
6-8 p.m. — FINNS Island Style Grub — Free entry — Connect and share strategies with fellow real estate enthusiasts while enjoying a vibrant atmosphere.
Panama City Beach Nationals 2025
June 22-28 — Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort — Registration required — Compete in an exciting national championship at a beautiful beach venue.
Let Em Buck Scholarship Rodeo
7 p.m. — Central Panhandle Fair in Bay County — $6400 in prize money — Watch thrilling rodeo action at the Let Em Buck Scholarship Rodeo.
Open House at 129 Malaga Place
2-4 p.m. — 129 Malaga Place — $990,000 — Discover this fully furnished beachfront duplex perfect for rentals or family fun.
Color Our World: Music
2-3 p.m. — Bay County Public Library — Free entry — Experience an interactive musical adventure with local performer Miss Calliope focused on how music shapes our world.
July 4th Salute to Freedom Festival
4-9:30 p.m. — Panama City Marina — Free entry — Celebrate the 4th of July with patriotic festivities and family-friendly activities.
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