Panama City In The News

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – People swarmed to McKenzie Park in downtown Panama City to take part in the “Red, White, and BBQ” Memorial Day Weekend event. The event is hosted by the Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center and the city of Panama City. The proceeds from this event will go towards putting an end to child abuse by helping fund the free services the advocacy center provides.

PANAMA CITY, FLA. — Some downtown businesses are hosting a fundraiser and raffle this Saturday, May 28th, to benefit The United Way. The Prominent Goat and Relief Skate Supply have teamed up for a day of art, skateboarding, tattoos, and community support. They’re raising money for several United Way Food Drives in Bay County.

Judd Manuel is reopening Mosey’s in downtown Panama City this week.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – In an effort to bridge the gap between old and new, Panama City officials said they’re one step closer to a modernized Martin Theater. City officials, engineers, and the public met Thursday during a public workshop to discuss interior renovation design updates for the historic downtown building.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City commissioners and the public saw Phase I of the new Panama City Performing Arts and Events Center for the first time during a Thursday public workshop.

BAY COUNTY  — Bay County transportation officials are shifting gears to fight food insecurity. Bay Town Trolley has partnered with Feeding the Gulf Coast for the “Drive Out Hunger” initiative, setting up food donation boxes throughout the county. The initiative was started last year and gathered enough food and money to donate 26,000 meals to families in need. The donation boxes will be available through June 10, with the goal being to support those struggling in the community and assist with the increased food need leading into the summer months and hurricane season.

BAY COUNTY — The county is reeling in the benefits from one of its major projects. Bay County’s artificial reef program has made steady progress in helping protect wildlife and bringing back for divers and fishermen the natural ecosystem that was damaged by the BP oil spill in 2010 and Hurricane Michael in 2018

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – The St. Andrews community witnessed history in the making Sunday afternoon. The Governor Stone had her ribbon cutting ceremony at St. Andrew School along Bayview Ave. in Panama City. The ceremony served as the starting point for the schooner’s reconstruction efforts. This historic vessel holds a special place in the Gulf Coast community.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Saturday night was the night to grab your dancing shoes and hit the dance floor. Basic Northwest Florida hosted their 5th Annual Red Tie Ball. The organization told NewsChannel 7 they have faced setbacks in the past few years due to Hurricane Michael and COVID but they were back this year. The president and CEO said more than 250 tickets were sold.

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB)– After almost a year of recovering from a tragic car crash that police tell us involved a drunk driver, News 13’s Tess Rowland is celebrating the milestone in her recovery by hosting a local food truck competition that benefits the local community. The #TessStrong Food Truck Fest will take place on May 21 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Carl Grey Park.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Saturday, McKenzie Park will play host to the Discover Asia event which will give you an inside look at Asian culture. Discover Asia will run from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and will feature a wide variety of vendors and exotic Asian cuisine.

ST.ANDREWS, Fla. (WMBB) — St. Andrews Marina was full of people participating in the 25th Annual Blessing of the Fleet on Saturday morning. The event included a fish fry to raise money for Second Chance of Northwest Florida and a celebration of the end of winter with the Burning of the Socks.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – The Miller gallery will include a variety of Asian art pieces, ranging from textiles and scrolls of art to common household items to celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander heritage.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – House of Hope Outreach Ministry is hosting a Day of Hope this weekend with a community health fair. It will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 14 at the House of Hope Outreach Ministry at 1700 E. 11th Street.