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Saturday, July 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ MSgt Antonio Salvo served in the Air Force from Vietnam to Desert Shield in Egypt — working in roles from radar approach control at TAFB to international assignments — and after 24 years of duty, he is stepping down as VFW District 17 Commander to live with his wife, Sheila in Panama City. Bay County Coastal
- ➤ USAF Retired SMSgt Kevin Kellett served 26 years in the Air Force—spanning tours from Vietnam to North Dakota—before retiring from Tyndall and later working 13 years for Lockheed Martin. Born in New Jersey, he settled in Florida when his wife asked to return and said he would do it again in a heartbeat. Bay County Coastal
- ➤ On July 4th, the Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation placed an underwater reef in the gulf honoring fallen firefighter Mark Randall Phillips—whose ashes were interred with a special box and engraved brass marker—with Bay County Fire Rescue employees present to pay tribute. My Panhandle
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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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US 5K & Half Marathon
8:00 a.m. — Conservation Park — Registration needed — Lace up for a fun-filled active day in Panama City Beach's scenic park.
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Field Adventures by the Bay
9-11 a.m. — Destination Panama City — Registration required — Explore marine ecosystems and discover local wildlife along St. Andrews Bay.
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