Good morning, Panama City.

Back Beach Barbecue will host its ninth annual Hog Bash on June 13 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Panama City Beach Parkway, offering a smoked hog, live music + kids face painting for a $20 donation and raffle, with proceeds benefiting South Walton Academy.

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is preparing for a record summer travel season by increasing curb staffing and expanding its terminal (80,000 sqft) with new gates and amenities.

Travelers are advised to arrive two hours early, and the Wheels Up Summer Concert Series will take place on weekends in June and July.

Panama City Beach gears up for Gulf Coast Jam 2026, which starts today at Frank Brown Park and runs through May 31.

Ticket packages have sold out, and headliners like Keith Urban, Chris Stapleton, Riley Green and Post Malone will perform.

The 2026 Gulf Coast Jam festival begins today at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach and is expected to face rainy and windy conditions that may worsen over the weekend.

Organizers will provide weather updates & alerts via the event's app.

A boil water notice is active for the Sunny Hills neighborhood today after well #4 went down.

Crews are on the way to replace its temporary pump (installed last week) with a permanent one, and water is expected to return tonight.

NewsChannel 7 reporter Rachel Flynn previewed her story on a local drinking water problem today — her full report will air at 10 p.m. on the channel.

Arnold head softball coach Ric Green retired after a 42-year career on May 27, and assistant coach Jared Smith took over the Lady Marlins + he recorded 118 wins in 11 seasons at Bozeman.

Bay High senior Kingsley Guidas signed with the University of North Florida cheer squad after her team finished seventh at nationals, marking a big step in her cheerleading career as she competes in Division I.

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.