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Saturday, December 27th, 2025

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Good morning, Panama City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • On Christmas, a light fog did not stop locals and visitors from enjoying a white, sandy holiday on Panama City Beach—families strolled along the shore and embraced the festive atmosphere near the water.  WJHG

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Honey Baked Ham will open new locations in Panama City Beach and Destin before Thanksgiving 2026 — offering its famous spiral-sliced ham and holiday meals to local families.  Panama City News Herald
  • On Dec. 26, Pier Park saw busy crowds as families cashed gift cards and sought deals at local stores near the beach despite light fog; local shoppers helped drive post-Christmas shopping momentum.  WJHG

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Gas prices in Florida reached an average of $2.79 per gallon on Monday, up from $2.74 last week, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration + the state price is 1.8 percent lower than the national average and 5 percent lower than a year ago.  Panama City News Herald

HEALTH NEWS

  • The FDA has removed the black box warning on hormone replacement therapy — new research shows lower doses do not increase cancer risk for most women. Women in Panama City should consult their doctors to assess their personal risk before treatment.  WJHG

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Wed, 12/31/25

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  • Rosenwald Documentary Red Carpet Event

    6-9 p.m. — Florida State University Panama City — Free entry — Experience the premiere of the Rosenwald documentary with a night of film and star-studded excitement.

    Fri, 1/23/26

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  • Great Pages Circus

    1-2:30 p.m. — Central Panhandle Fair in Bay County — Cash only — Experience thrilling acts and family fun at this exciting circus event.

    Sun, 1/25/26

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.

~ Sylvia Plath

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