Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of June.
Good morning, Panama City.
Panama City and nearby areas are hosting community events today and through June 30 that include farmers markets, fitness classes, family programs and live music.
Organizers advise locals to check listings for exact times and venues—ensuring there’s an event for every interest.
Pineapple Willy’s hosted a beach cleanup that cleaned local shores — the event raised support for Girls Inc. of Bay County.
On Friday, a tubing accident on Beatty Bayou left one juvenile dead and two others hospitalized after riding a personal watercraft—officials from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Lynn Haven Police Department are investigating the incident.
On Friday—when a tubing accident on Beatty Bayou involving a personal watercraft injured three juveniles—one of the young victims later died at a local hospital as investigators continue their inquiry.
The Gulf Coast State College Foundation partnered with STEM Origins to launch the Rising Star Scholarship Program for 10 Bay County 5th-graders—each student will earn a $500 scholarship upon high school graduation—and organizers raised $5,000 while planning to expand the program to 20 students soon.
Bees in Northwest Florida help pollinate crops like blueberries, watermelons, and cucumbers, which supports local agriculture and ecosystems.
Local beekeepers advise residents to offer shallow dishes of water with a pinch of pink Himalayan sea salt instead of leaving fruit out during the June Gap— a time when nectar is scarce.
On Friday, June 20, six local residents received high-tech visual aids from Sight Savers America that help them see, read, and do tasks they once could not—each device costing up to $4,500.
The nonprofit trained the recipients at FSU Panama City and the program was funded by the Saint Joe Community Foundation.
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.
Fleetwood Mac Tribute by Will Thompson Band
7-9:10 p.m. — Captain Anderson's Event Center — Tickets from $0.88 — Relive the magic of Fleetwood Mac with an unforgettable tribute performance.
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