Good morning, Panama City.

Panama City teen Noah Cox, who is healing from severe burns — his Jeep burst into flames after a rear-end collision with a suspected DUI driver on May 6 — is receiving support from local community members and his church as he prepares for further surgeries at a nearby hospital.

Newschannel 7's Movie Monday feature highlights the most anticipated summer films as producer Adrian Andrews and reporter Barry Lowin share details on upcoming releases for local viewers.

Bay District — with GCSC — will launch a Fire Academy at Rutherford High to offer training for firefighters.

The program will start soon to boost local emergency readiness.

Bay County School District is under investigation for alleged antisemitic discrimination as officials review complaints to determine if school policies were violated.

The inquiry remains open while community feedback and evidence help shape next steps.

IgniteSTEM (a city program for STEAM learning) hosted an egg drop challenge on May 8 at MLK Jr. Recreation Center where children aged 6 to 16 learned to engineer safe egg drops.

Bay County has lifted its burn ban for unincorporated areas because recent weather reduced fire risk — county officials advise residents to follow outdoor burning guidelines.

Jonathan Hadrack (44), a Bay County father and business owner, received pulsed field ablation for AFib at the Cardiovascular Institute, and doctors noted the procedure’s high success rate in reducing stroke risk.

The News-Herald invites local sports fans to vote for this week's FPL Athlete of the Week poll until noon Friday, May 15 in Bay County & share the contest with family and friends to boost local talent.

Unlocking the Secrets to Probate & Curative Title

6-8 p.m. — FINNS Island Style Grub — Free entry — Delve into probate and curative title strategies with expert Al Nicoletti for savvy investors.

Full Moon and Blue Moon Exploration

2-3 p.m. — Bay County Public Library — Free entry — Delve into fascinating insights on full moons and blue moons with the library’s NASA Ambassador.

Gulf Coast Jam with Riley Green

12–3 PM — Frank Brown Park — Free entry — Celebrate the 6th Annual Jam on the Coast with live music and community spirit.

Couples Comedy Dinner & Show

6-8 p.m. — Collective Soul PC — $70 per couple — Enjoy a night of stand-up comedy paired with delicious smoked BBQ dinner and fun couples games.