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Friday, September 12th, 2025
Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Anchorage Children’s Home in Bay County is upgrading its emergency shelter bathrooms after Re-Bath Panama City donated five showers. Three showers have been installed—more will be finished soon to provide a safe environment for at-risk youth. My Panhandle
- ➤ On Thursday, students, community leaders and local first responders gathered at Arnold High School to honor nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11—24 years ago. South Walton first responders also held their annual 3.43-mile memorial run to remember the 343 firefighters who died on that day. WJHG
- ➤ City officials, first responders & retired colonel Ross Clemmons led a 9/11 remembrance ceremony in Lynn Haven at Arnold High School where community members remembered nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11. Local first responders also ran a 3.43-mile memorial run in South Walton to honor 343 firefighters who died that day. WJHG
- ➤ The Panama City Seventh-Day Adventist Church will host its fourth International Veggie Food Festival at 2700 Lisenby Ave, offering free vegan food booths, family activities, and a blood drive—celebrating cultures from Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Philippines, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, and Asian American communities. Attendees will experience interactive exhibits and local vendor displays that let them explore global flavors without leaving the venue. My Panhandle
- ➤ On Sept. 9, hundreds gathered at Boardwalk Beach Hotel and Conference Center in Panama City Beach for the 2025 Community Choice Best of Bay Gala that honored local businesses in around 170 categories based on roughly 127,000 community nominations and votes. Winners received community recognition and a boost in customer confidence — the event was sponsored by Jerry Wilson's Roofing. Panama City News Herald
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Legendary Tootsies Orchid Lounge is building a new beachfront venue to revive the old Spinnaker site and will open early 2026. The indoor venue will accommodate nearly 1,000 people + create 40 local jobs. WJHG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Martin Theatre Inc. said on Facebook Thursday morning that they closed while construction on its building continues — the city will soon seek a new operator to manage the facility as it needs a team to handle bills and staffing. WJHG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 9, fifth graders at Cedar Grove Elementary in Panama City experienced an inflatable planetarium as part of an FSU STEM Institute Dome program—sparking questions about space and possible future careers in science. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ Bay District Schools approved a two-year agreement to boost security for extracurricular events by allowing extra funding for sheriff’s deputies based on crowd size. The plan passed by a 4-1 vote and will charge $50 per hour for additional deputy work — officials say this flexible approach aims to keep events safe during key rivalry games. My Panhandle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ FDOT demolished the former Starbucks and Vitamin Shoppe near Panama City Mall to clear the way for a stormwater retention pond as part of planned work to expand U.S. 231 from U.S. 98 to State 20. Panama City News Herald
- ➤ Port Panama City officials proposed the 2026-27 operating and capital budgets based on 2 million tons of activity — revenue is set to drop while personnel expenses rise and contract labor is reduced with two new hires planned — and the budgets will be presented on Sept 23 for possible adoption. My Panhandle
- ➤ Lynn Haven held its annual 9/11 ceremony on Thursday to honor the daily sacrifices of first responders and to remember over 3000 lives lost and 300 responders, with the Mosley High School choir and junior ROTC participating. Mayor Jesse Nelson stressed the need to involve younger generations so the community never forgets the tragedy—former U.S. Army Col. Ross Clemons delivered closing remarks urging residents to cherish life. My Panhandle
- ➤ Panama City Beach officials discussed spring break reforms at a council meeting on Thursday to address overcrowding, violence, and chaos that have troubled recent busy weekends. The proposal would implement temporary safety rules including a nighttime curfew and stricter traffic and bar guidelines during high impact periods—measures planned to curb unruly behavior. WJHG
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K-Pop Crafts and Trading Event
4-5 p.m. — Bay County Public Library — Free entry — Connect with fellow K-Pop enthusiasts through crafts and trading fun.
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Suicide Awareness Summit 2025
1:30-2:30 p.m. — Florida State University Panama City — Free entry — Participate in valuable suicide prevention training to make a positive impact in your community.
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2025 Central Panhandle Fair
6 p.m. — Central Panhandle Fair in Bay County — $15-$35 — Experience a week of fun with various entertainment and rides at the fair.
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Michael Jackson Tribute Dinner & Show
5:30-9 p.m. — Neons Bar 72 — Ticketed event — Relive the magic of the King of Pop with an unforgettable concert and dinner experience.
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PCB Seafood Festival
October 10-12 — Capt. Anderson's Marina — Entry fee varies — Celebrate seafood with fresh catches, live music, and family fun at this local favorite festival.
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Sea Glass Art Workshop
11 AM — Parker Public Library — Registration required — Get creative with sea glass art in this fun crafting session.
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