Good morning, Panama City.

Breast cancer survivors and supporters decorated golf carts in the annual Latitude Margaritaville parade in Panama City during breast cancer awareness month; founder Amy Walsh—of Fore Her decorated her cart in memory of her mother and aunt to raise funds for living expenses for patients undergoing treatment.

Guardant Health has launched the Shield blood test — an FDA-approved, less invasive option that can detect colorectal cancer with 83% sensitivity for patients aged 45 or older.

Doctors say early detection with this test may help improve survival rates by catching the cancer sooner.

Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has partnered with the Florida Department of Health to launch the Telehealth Maternity Care Program to help mothers in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties access free patient navigation for baby supplies, transportation and mental health care—supporting care before, during and after birth. FDOH will allocate $3 million statewide to support the program and address higher maternal and infant morbidity and mortality rates.

Haunted 5K & Half Marathon

8:00 AM — Conservation Park — Registration required — Lace up your running shoes for a spooky race through the park.

IRONMAN Florida 2025

7 PM – 6 AM — Hotels Panama City Beach City Pier - 53 — Registration fees apply — Experience a flat and fast triathlon course amidst the stunning Emerald Coast atmosphere.

Saturday Storytime: Thankful Hearts

11 AM – 12 PM — Parker Public Library — Free entry — Delight in storytelling and a craft focused on gratitude for ages 3 to 6.

Panama City Songwriters Festival

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM — Destination Panama City — Check website for entry details — Experience the 7th Annual Songwriter Festival showcasing diverse musical talents from local to national artists.

Public Eye Soar Festival

6 PM – 10 PM — Gulf Coast State College — Free entry — Experience a dazzling display of international art through light and projection from artists around the world.

National Home School Football Championships

All day — Publix Sports Park — Check website for entry details — Catch the excitement of home school football in action with live streaming of the games!

Parker Public Library Book Club

11 AM - 12 PM — Parker Public Library — Free — Engage in a lively discussion about this month's featured title, 'The Christmas Bookshop' by Jenny Colgan.

Job Fair Interview Preparation and Resume Workshop

10-11 a.m. — City of Panama City Florida — From $23.18 — Get ready to ace your job interviews and perfect your resume at this hands-on workshop.