Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Local animal lovers are invited to visit the Bay County shelter this holiday season to play with and walk adoptable pets — a chance for families to connect with future companions.
Plan your visit soon to enjoy some holiday cheer.
Harder's Park will host a Christmas event featuring food trucks, photos with Santa, and free face painting for local families.
The festive celebration will bring holiday cheer to the community.
Academy Sports gave a holiday shopping spree to local Boys and Girls Club kids on Friday, Dec.
12, helping them choose gifts and make their wish lists come true. The event brought extra cheer to the community.
The city launched its 12 Days of Christmas Safety Tips campaign to help residents celebrate a safe holiday using daily videos by the fire department & police department on Facebook & Instagram, advising on everything from tree and toy safety to home precautions and traffic awareness.
Snow falls in Panama City Beach at the Christmas with Cops event today as officers and local residents gather to celebrate the holiday season.
🎭 Culture
The Bay County Public Library (Local History Department) is showcasing rare photos of Redfish Point, an abandoned community founded by two free Black men in the 1800s and vacated in 1941 for Tyndall Air Force Base.
🎓 Education
Gulf Coast State College held a pinning ceremony on Dec.
11 in Panama City to honor 47 new nurses; families and faculty attended as the graduates were recognized for their dedication to care.
🏥 Health
Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast hospital was named a high performing hospital by U.S. News & World Report for exceptional maternity care.
The recognition came after a national review and spotlights the facility’s commitment to quality.
🏈 Sports
Bay High Lady Tornadoes defeated Rutherford in a close contest & the win is boosting local school spirit as the season continues with practices already underway.
Bay High boys basketball won a close game against rival Mosley 48-45 Friday night.
🎉 Panama City Events
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Christmas Community Feast
2-4 p.m. — Sun Outdoors Panama City Beach — Bring a dish to share — Enjoy a festive community gathering with a delicious feast and good company.
New Year's Eve Beach Ball Drop
Evening — Pier Park — Free entry — Celebrate the New Year with a spectacular beach ball drop and festive atmosphere.
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