Wednesday, June 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Family members remembered their 11-year-old child who lost his life in a tubing accident — they said his warm spirit remains in their hearts. WJHG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ BLAM: Black Love Arts and Music will host the 2nd annual Daddy and Daughter Dance on Saturday, June 28 at Daffin Park from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.—the princess-themed event includes food, drinks, a DJ and a princess talent show—with tickets costing $15 per person. My Panhandle
- ➤ The Panama City Theatre Company joined NewsChannel 7 to discuss its upcoming show at the Kaleidoscope Theater + ticket details will be shared soon. WJHG
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Audubon Florida program manager observed nesting birds at Bid-A-Wee Beach and will share protocol tips to protect Bay County shorebirds ahead of Fourth of July weekend — the guidelines aim to reduce the impact of fireworks on local bird habitats. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ Audubon Florida is urging beachgoers at Bid-A-Wee Beach to keep a safe distance from nesting least terns and black skimmers during the Fourth of July weekend—fireworks, off-leash pets, and stray trash will disturb eggs and chicks. Collette Lauzau said visitors should also steer clear of protected areas to help keep the birds safe. Panama City News Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Panama City officials said today at 12:07 p.m. that East Beach Drive reopened for vehicle traffic after the Tarpon Dock drawbridge closed successfully, but the drawbridge is malfunctioning and drivers are asked to use East 4th Street (as an alternate route). WJHG
WELLNESS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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Back to School Bash: Backpack and School Supply Giveaway
4-5:30 p.m. — Keller Williams Success Realty — Free entry — Enjoy a grill out and pick up a backpack filled with school supplies for the first 100 students.
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