Good morning, Panama City.

MLK Jr. Recreation Center will offer summer programs with sports, STEM, art, and adventure camps starting in June after its reopening — a volleyball clinic with professional T’Ara Ceasar is set for May 23 to engage kids.

Panama City Beach begins a busy summer with Jeep Jam at Frank Brown Park on May 28, featuring live music and a 5K run, while concerts run every Thursday at Aaron Bessant Park from June 4 to Aug.

6. Officials warn of traffic & parking closures, urging planning ahead.

Panama City Beach Fire Rescue has opened registration for its annual Junior Beach Lifeguard Summer Camp for ages 9-12 on July 6-9 and ages 13-16 on July 20-23.

Campers must pass a swimming test and register in person at Frank Brown Park's Parks & Recreation Center.

Scientists at the Climate Prediction Center forecast an 82% chance that El Niño will develop soon (with conditions expected to persist into February), which may reduce hurricane risk during peak storm weeks.

They remain uncertain if this will be a record-setting event.

Panama City Beach Fire Rescue Beach Safety Division trains 20 lifeguards daily & warns beachgoers today to follow flag signals to avoid rip current risks; lifeguards shift coverage to busy areas with guidelines stating that yellow flags mean moderate risk and red flags require staying on dry sand.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced free day-use admission to state parks during Memorial Day weekend (May 23-25) with some exclusions, while National Park Service sites offer free entry to U.S. residents on Memorial Day, May 25.

Local high school baseball state semifinal and softball round two playoff games were played Wednesday in the area.

In baseball, Union County, Trenton 83A + South Walton won their matchups, while softball teams North Bay Haven, Columbia, Liberty, Niceville, and Baker Co. advanced.

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.