Good morning, Panama City.

The 11th Annual Eggs on the Beach Cooking Competition gave tasters unlimited bites, live music & a chance to win a Mini-Max Big Green Egg as Marrow Private Chefs hosted the event.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 402 will host its 9th Annual Patriot 5K Run/Walk and 10K on November 8 at 8:05 a.m. at 17680 Ashley Drive in Panama City Beach—participants will run a loop through an industrial park near Conservation Park while proceeds benefit Homes For Our Troops.

WKGC aired a feature on October 30 that highlighted how The Church at the Beach and St. Andrew Christian Care Center—both Bay County organizations—helped local families by providing free meals, food pantries, and essential supplies.

The Church in Panama City Beach offers a Monday community meal and pantry services, while St. Andrew in Panama City uses about 25 volunteers to distribute food, clothing, and household items.

Local events kick off with the Annual Winter Craft Fair inviting early Christmas shopping, the 62nd Florida Seafood Festival showcasing seafood, arts and crafts and live music, and the Eggs on the Beach events featuring cooking competitions.

Authorities recovered $15,000 from a burglary suspect at a local auto sales shop and closed the Highway 77—20 intersection, advising drivers to use caution in the area.

After a year of work, Highpoint Park’s first phase nears completion with a new playground that features swings, slides, spinners and a fence—plus a pavilion for community events.

The park will open soon while the second phase builds a boat ramp with $100,000 allocated.

On Friday, NorthStar Church volunteers and Tyndall service members loaded 15 trucks with 500 grocery boxes to support families facing missed paychecks due to the government shutdown — each box included a produce bag with apples, onions, potatoes, and peppers.

Mercy Chefs organized the effort to ease food stress for Bay County families.

By The Sea Resorts won a $4.5 million auction for the Gulf World Marine Park property after a Delaware bankruptcy court approved the sale, and the company said it will close on the deal by the end of the year—officials added that they plan to use the site for hotels and resorts while assessing the buildings for potential demolition.

Larry Yazzie, a Meskwaki Nation ambassador, danced a Fancy Dance at FSU Panama City on Oct.

29 — he wore a traditional outfit with beads and feathers while audience members joined to celebrate his culture.

The 62nd Annual Florida Seafood Festival will feature delicious seafood, arts and crafts exhibits, seafood events, and musical entertainment — drawing local vendors and families together for a celebration of community traditions.

Gulf Coast State College is one of 200 schools eligible for the $1M Aspen Prize — recognized for strong student outcomes like retention, completion and transfer rates.

The college must submit its application by Nov. 13 or Dec. 9 while the winner will be announced in spring 2027.

On Oct. 29, World Stroke Day, Ascension Sacred Heart Bay offered advice on stroke prevention and treatment as doctors noted that a stroke cuts off oxygen to the brain.

Dr. Muhammad Zaman Khan said stroke cases nearly doubled from 450 to close to 900 and urged exercise, sugar control, and managing risk factors (including high blood pressure, smoking, and diabetes) while the hospital stressed calling 911 immediately (using CT scans to identify the stroke type).

The Florida Department of Health in Bay County lifted the advisory for Panama City Beach's Russell Fields City Pier after tests on October 30 showed safe levels of Enterococcus bacteria—meeting state guidelines.

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.

18th Annual Bay County Sheriff’s Rodeo

7-10 p.m. — Central Panhandle Fair — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling rodeo action perfect for the whole family.

3rd Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

8-10 a.m. — Gulf Coast State College — Registration fee applies — Participate in a festive run/walk to kickstart your Thanksgiving celebrations.

Beach Home For The Holidays

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Aaron Bessant Park — Free entry — Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with festivities as Santa Claus comes to town.