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Panama City
Sunday, November 9th, 2025
Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gulf Coast State College’s Commodore Cupboard, started after Hurricane Michael in 2018, now gives free groceries, toiletries, cleaning items, and school supplies to students, staff, and local residents experiencing financial hardship—Coordinator Joshua Brunson noted that it now focuses on balanced, grab-and-go meals. The pantry operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Student Union East. WKGC Public Radio
- ➤ The Rivercamps community held a groundbreaking ceremony for rebuilding key amenities two years after an arson fire destroyed several buildings. The new gym and clubhouse, funded by insurance and neighborhood funds, will be complete by summertime next year—helping the community move forward. WJHG
- ➤ The Springfield Police Department hosted a pickleball tournament to raise funds for Investigator Gabriel May and Officer Jazmin Ortiz's son Ammo—diagnosed with neuroblastoma in September. Sixteen teams competed at Papa Joe's Pickleball Courts and the department's GoFundMe raised over $22,000 while the family traveled monthly to Jacksonville for treatment. My Panhandle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Phillip Brashear shared his father Carl’s heroic journey—overcoming racism, poverty, and disability to become the first African American Master Diver in the Navy—during a special screening of Men of Honor at the Grand Pier Park movie theater. The Man in the Sea Museum celebrated the film’s 25th anniversary with the event. My Panhandle
- ➤ The News Herald is polling readers on which artist they want to see perform at the 2026 Gulf Coast Jam — a four-day country music festival at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach scheduled for May 28-31; the poll runs until noon November 15. Panama City News Herald
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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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Jingle Bell Express
5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. — Destination Panama City — Check website for prices — Experience the magical ride connecting Downtown Panama City & St. Andrews in a festive holiday atmosphere.
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2025 Panama City Christmas Parade
6 PM — Historic Downtown Panama City — Free entry — Celebrate the holiday season with a festive parade featuring community floats and holiday cheer.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.
~ Helen Keller
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