Good morning, Panama City.

Yard Bar Smoked Meats will host a local BBQ competition soon & local grill teams will compete to showcase their skills at the venue.

United Way of Northwest Florida previewed Bay County Day of Caring during a Newschannel 7 segment this morning, with Gina Littleton outlining the upcoming event designed to bring local volunteers together.

Additional event details were shared on-air.

Impact 100 Gulf Coast awarded two $100,000 grants today to support Bay County families.

The Boys and Girls Club will use its award for after-school vans and Life Management Center will use its grant to launch Bloom, a mental health program for women, officials said.

Noah Cox, 19, who was injured on May 6 when his Jeep was rear-ended by an alleged drunk driver, returned home after suffering severe burns, receiving surgeries + skin grafts, and was welcomed by First Baptist Church as he begins daily physical therapy.

South Walton Fire District’s junior lifeguard program enrolled a record-breaking 215 kids and is now in session.

The course teaches CPR, first aid, and rip current awareness (including surf rescue training) while registration for the July session remains open.

Panama City officials completed tests on Lake Huntington after a fiber-optic cable project hit a sewer force main pipe and confirmed that contamination levels are now normal, allowing residents to safely resume lake activities (door-hanger notices had informed nearby homes).

After recent rains ended a drought but created breeding grounds at new construction sites and in backyards, mosquito expert Cindy Mulla urged residents today to empty standing water from buckets, gutters and flowerpots—helping Beach Mosquito Control District crews track and treat mosquito populations.

New World screwworms were detected near the Texas border on June 4, prompting USDA to begin rapid sterile fly dispersal while Florida officials recall a past outbreak in the Keys and monitor the pest’s potential return.

Panama City residents can prepare to host a World Cup watch party with a guide listing ideas for décor, snacks, viewing setups and games.

The tournament starts June 11 and offers a chance for friends and family to cheer on their favorite teams.

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.

Grand Slam World Series of Baseball @ The Beach Session III

June 29 - July 5 — Publix Sports Park — Registration required — Participate in a competitive baseball tournament featuring various age groups in beautiful Panama City Beach.

Real Fun Fourth: Star Spangled Spectacular

July 2-4 — Russell-Fields Pier — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with the Gulf Coast's largest fireworks display and festive waterfront events.

2026 July 4th Salute to Freedom Festival

4-9:30 p.m. — Panama City Marina — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live music, food vendors, and a spectacular fireworks display over St. Andrews Bay.