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Sunday, September 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Shaddai Shriners held their annual fish fry at Sheffield Park in Lynn haven where attendees ate fried fish, cole slaw, baked beans, and hushpuppies. The event raised funds for holiday parades—money that will help cover kids' costs at Shriners Children's hospitals.  WJHG

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The St. Joe Community Foundation will donate $194,212 to the FSU Foundation to support ASCENT, the Bays Estuary Program and the Advanced Science Diving Program at FSU Panama City—an official check presentation is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 22 at the Holley Academic Center.  Panama City News Herald

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Today, Florida Forestry Services reported that a 2 acre fire near State Avenue in Panama City was 50% contained at 3:35 p.m. with one firefighter working to build containment lines—officials said.  WJHG

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Kay McBride celebrated her 100th birthday today at Mathison retirement home in Panama City, surrounded by family and friends—Governor Ron DeSantis sent a special message and her son David said he is proud and hopes she reaches 105.  WJHG

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Mon, 9/22/25

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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.

    Fri, 9/26/25

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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.

    Tue, 9/30/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The only real test of intelligence is if you get what you want out of life.

~ Naval Ravikant

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