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Panama City
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ News 13 and All In Credit Union went to Walmart earlier this week to pick out toys for the Magical Christmas Toy Drive—donations of unwrapped toys for children at the Boys & Girls Club of Bay County can be dropped off by Dec. 11. My Panhandle
- ➤ The Historical Society of Bay County will host a presentation on iconic family-owned restaurants with speakers Nick Patronis from Capt. Anderson’s, George Butchikas from Angelo’s Steak Pit and Theresa Willis from 4 Winds. The event will be held Monday, November 24th at 6:00 p.m. at Gulf Coast State College in the Student Union East on the 2nd floor. WJHG
- ➤ A pirate ship from Pirates of the Caribbean now serves as an artificial reef in the Gulf while a parent reports bullying issues at Bay District Schools and red tide washes dead fish ashore at Port St. Joe—furthermore, a house fire on E. 2nd Street left one person dead and Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is using new lung cancer detection technology. My Panhandle
- ➤ Jamrock Charity sent three crates of donated products to West Jamaica + the nonprofit will fly to Jamaica in December to assist with recovery efforts. WJHG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at Tommy Smith Elementary School experienced a Touch-a-Truck event as a reward for good behavior — community partners like Florida Power and Light, Bay County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol and the fire department joined to help the kids learn about different community jobs. WJHG
- ➤ Bay District Schools' first narcotics detection dog Odessa placed in the top 10 among K9s from larger departments in a competition in Titusville—she regularly visits two district schools to check for drugs and firearms—showing her value in keeping the campus safe. WJHG
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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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The Nutcracker by Panama City Ballet
7-9 p.m. — Arnold High School — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical journey through dance with the enchanting tale of Clara and her beloved Nutcracker.
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39th Annual Boat Parade of Lights
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Destination Panama City — Free entry — Enjoy a magical holiday boat parade illuminating St. Andrews Bay with festive lights and decorations.
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