Good morning, Panama City.

Bay County residents organized a fish fry fundraiser at Tommy Oliver Stadium on Friday to support Mary Burch after losing her 17-year-old son, Blake Vaughan.

Local groups and Tarpon Dock helped show care for the grieving family.

The new MLK Jr. Recreation Center won the ‘Apple of Our Eye’ Award on March 6 during the Chamber’s First Friday event.

City officials (Commissioner Janice Lucas and Director Keith Meyerl) accepted the honor for the center’s design and community benefits.

Janet Davis was named this week’s Golden Apple Award winner for her community contributions in Panama City, as announced recently.

Local residents are excited to see her dedication honored.

Bay County Commissioner Doug Moore said the new Southport Recreational Complex will open soon in Southport to ease crowded sports fields and cut travel for families while supporting youth sports.

Bay County Search and Rescue held its annual three-day K-9 training seminar in Panama City from Feb.

26 to Feb. 28. About 45 handlers from Texas, Kentucky, and Canada sharpened lifesaving skills such as trailing, human remains detection, and area search at Parker Environmental Exploratorium and the Panama City Mall.

Downtown hosts the Flluxe Arts Festival today and tomorrow featuring live music, street painting, and vendors.

The free event centers around the Panama City Center for the Arts (19th E. 4th St.) with a secondary venue at the Harrison Avenue breezeway.

Panama City Music Association hosted the free 'Music, Hot Dogs and Apple Pie' event at the Atlantis Center today—featuring the U.S. Air Force Band of the West’s Reed Quintet as part of America’s 250th birthday tour and Music in Our Schools Month.

The band concluded a week-long tour of schools.

The Emerald Coast Boat Show 2026 will feature the latest boats & marine technology, including high-performance engines, golf carts and coastal lifestyle gear.

Local enthusiasts can explore new advancements at this event announced on Mar. 6.

Florida’s top five auto insurers will lower premiums by an average of 8% for 2026 & nearly 80% of policyholders will save money due to legislative reforms, state regulators said.

On Mar. 6, Florida gas prices rose 11 cents overnight to $3.353 nationally, spurred by disruptions in oil supplies from tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, while Panama City stations posted averages of $2.974 & analysts expect rates to climb another 20 to 30 cents soon.

Bay District Schools cut the ribbon Friday at Rutherford High School's Vera Champlain Sports Complex to open Bay County's first turf field, a nearly $1 million investment designed for multi-sport play & durability that hosted its first girls flag football game Friday night.

Sean Maddox, a Bay County native and former Mosley coach, was named head football coach at Bozeman High School on March 6.

He said he will focus on building relationships and stabilizing the team as spring football nears.

Boston Richey Live Performance

4:30-7 p.m. — Central Panhandle Fair in Bay County — Tickets required — Enjoy an energetic performance by Real Boston Richie in a lively fair setting.

Heroes Child 5K & Fun Run

8:00 AM — University Academy — $30 early registration — Run for a cause and dress as your favorite superhero while supporting local childcare scholarships.

Owls of Colorado and Florida Presentation

3-5 p.m. — FSU Holley Academic Center — Free entry — Discover the fascinating world of owls with expert Scott Rashid, featuring his stunning watercolor art and engaging presentation.