Good morning, Panama City.

Kingdom Splash Fest, an inflatable waterpark in downtown Panama City, will open its second season on April 4 for Easter weekend—promising a splash of spring break fun for local families.

Aldi will open its Panama City store (2533 Thomas Drive) on April 16, offering free goody bags and golden tickets to the first 200 shoppers; additional new stores in Boca Raton, Fernadina Beach, Micco and St. Petersburg will open later this month.

Casey's will expand its Northwest Florida presence by opening new stores in Walton and Bay counties and by operating 10 former CEFCO sites in Escambia and Santa Rosa.

For each new location, including one scheduled for Panama City at 3333 HWY 77, the chain will donate $1,000 to local nonprofits.

Florida gas prices rose above $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022.

AAA reported an average of $4.124 on Tuesday, March 31 + nearby Panama City shows prices as low as $3.723, and experts say high oil costs will keep rates elevated.

On March 31, Florida's average regular gas price jumped to $4.12 amid supply issues from the Iran war, while Panama City saw a modest rise to $3.72 per gallon.

Diesel prices increased across the state, marking multi-year highs.

Bay County schools honored a rookie teacher as Teacher of the Year on Tuesday, Mar.

31 at a local ceremony. District officials say the award highlights the educator's innovative classroom methods and dedication to students.

State legislator Griff Griffitts took over as CEO of Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau in March following financial scrutiny — he is setting strict limits on company spending and will remove suspended employees after an internal investigation to boost transparency and grow tourism.

PanCare of Florida is deploying its 3D mobile mammography bus in Panama City today to offer free and low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings for uninsured women ages 40 to 64.

A screening event will be held in Bristol on Friday, Apr. 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Bay baseball team won a home game over Houston County Tuesday, boosting their momentum for upcoming matches at their field.

Lizzen Live in Concert

8 p.m. — Vibez — Tickets available — Experience a night of R-N-B with Lizzen and DJ Big Boi.

Earth Day Celebration

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Oaks by the Bay Park — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with family activities including music, crafts, and a special tree giveaway.

Tree Giveaway

8-11 a.m. — Oaks by the Bay Park — Free trees for residents — Grab two free trees to help restore the urban canopy after Hurricane Michael.

Dave Koz Summer Horns Concert

12:00 – 8:30 PM — Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater — Ticket prices not specified — Experience a day of smooth jazz with renowned musician Dave Koz and friends at this exciting festival.