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Panama City
Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Panama City veteran Daniel Wagner was honored today on his 96th birthday with a trip to the National WWII Museum in New Orleans—arranged by the Soaring Valor program and sponsored by Southwest Airlines. He received greetings and gifts from museum visitors—underscoring local respect for his service. Bay County Coastal
- ➤ Bay County will host a Veterans Day parade on November 11 starting at 8:30 a.m. from Oakland Terrace Elementary School with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Government Center, while Callaway will hold its 31st annual parade beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Cherry Street—honoring veterans with patriotic music and community participation. Bay County Coastal
- ➤ Local members of NorthStar Church and Tyndall Air Force Base service members loaded 15 trucks with 500 grocery boxes on Friday as families struggled with delayed paychecks from the ongoing government shutdown. The boxes came with produce to help ease food stress and show Mercy Chefs' strong support for Bay County. My Panhandle
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An EF-1 tornado struck Mexico Beach on October 27, injuring 10 people and causing damage to buildings including the El Governor Beach Resort—emergency crews later restored power and cleared debris. Panama City News Herald
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Snelling Staffing has served Bay County businesses for over 50 years after being started by a local business owner, and the firm continues to build strong local partnerships by providing trusted staffing solutions. The company remains a key resource for employers seeking reliable workforce support. Bay County Coastal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rutherford High School JROTC cadets held a fundraiser that raised $6,502 through Vertical Raise to cover expenses not funded by the Air Force (all activities are approved by the district following JROTC policy). Bay County Coastal
- ➤ The Golden Warriors, a Sea Cadet unit for students aged 10 to 18 that once operated at North Bay Haven Charter Academy, have moved to the Florida State University The Collegiate School campus. The unit meets Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm and once monthly on the weekend — Commander Perry Williams says the move is expected to attract more local students while gaining school support. Bay County Coastal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ More than a dozen residents attended a town hall meeting on Saturday in Panama City to voice concerns about a charter review and park rules after the St. Andrew’s Soccer Club frequently uses the field—citizens are interested in the Adopt a Park program to help improve maintenance. The city will hold a public meeting on November 13 at 5 p.m. at St. Luke Baptist Church to discuss future park usage and maintenance plans. My Panhandle
- ➤ Cecile Scoon, Esq. served as a prosecutor in the JAG Corps at Tyndall Air Force Base and now practices family law, probate and employment cases. She has lived in many places from Washington to Antigua—she says many people are treated unfairly due to age, disability, race or religion. Bay County Coastal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Bay County Council on Aging held its annual fall festival fundraiser on Saturday to raise money for vital services that help more than 6,000 seniors live independently. Local groups served a pancake breakfast and a barbecue lunch with music and a raffle for a 2011 Chevy Impala—each dollar raised brought extra grant funds and services. My Panhandle
- ➤ The Florida Department of Health lifted the water advisory at the Panama City Beach Russell-Fields City Pier after tests on October 30 showed that Enterococcus bacteria were within state guidelines—residents now can use the pier with confidence. My Panhandle
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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