Good morning, Panama City.

Buc-ee's currently operates two travel centers along I-95 and will add four more sites in Ocala, Fort Pierce, Tallahassee and Port Charlotte — with openings planned for 2027 and 2029, the expansion is expected to boost service for drivers and create new jobs.

Local businesses report a strong start to summer as Monday’s rain ended beach plans + boosted customer turnout during Memorial Day weekend.

Many Florida counties wrapped up the 2025-2026 school year, with final days on May 21, May 27 (today), or May 28 and 29, while six counties will finish in June.

Bay County students will end school tomorrow.

Bay District Schools is reorganizing amid funding cuts as board members held a workshop on cost-saving measures after COVID relief funding and Hurricane Michael recovery money expired (the district has already reduced over 60 positions and aims to protect student services next school year).

The official start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is approaching on June 1, and though forecasts show no disturbances in the next few days, experts advise Florida residents to prepare + monitor weather updates if a storm develops.

Officials held the first hearing for a new community development district that will fund local improvements (roads, water, sewer, and stormwater systems) by charging fees on tax bills.

The session explained how bonds and fees will support essential infrastructure.

Panama City commissioners approved a change order for the Martin Theatre project that shifts over $1 million from local funds to FEMA disaster relief funding.

The change lets crews add enhancements like improved lighting and an orchestra pit lift as work on HVAC, sprinklers and roofing continues with completion expected in September.

The Bay County Sheriff's Office is hosting a free Stop The Bleed class today from noon to 1 p.m. in Panama City to teach bystanders how to control bleeding and use tourniquets; registration is available by email and spots are limited.

Croley's Yoshukai Panhandle Championship will showcase outstanding martial arts skills & knockout fighters as it invites community members to witness the thrilling competition soon in our area.

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.

Breast Screening & Thermal Imaging Clinic

9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Hope & Faith Wellness, LLC. — Cost varies — Explore non-invasive thermal imaging for breast health with expert interpretation included.

STEAM Circus for 7-9 Year Olds

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Gulf Coast State College — Cost info not provided — Engage in exciting science activities, technology shows, and engineering fun at the STEAM Circus.

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn

10:30 – 11:30 AM — Martin Luther King Jr Rec Center — Free entry — Explore, create, and discover through engaging activities for little learners and their caregivers.