Good morning, Panama City.

A 22-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with an SUV on June 10 near the Tractor Supply in Southport—when the SUV pulled from its parking lot into the road, the rider was ejected and fatally injured while the driver, a 69-year-old from Panama City, remained unharmed.

On June 12, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations arrested 8 people in a fake driver’s license scheme at the Bay County Tax Collectors Office — officials confirmed suspicious DMV activity there.

Jermaine Hill, founder of Groove Fest, told the News Herald that the music festival on June 21st at the Panama City Marina will feature live performances from local artists—promising a fresh local event for music fans.

Bay County officials will host a grand opening ceremony for the courthouse’s new South Wing at 300 E.

4th St. in Panama City on Friday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m.—the 29,000-square-foot addition features updated office space for judges and new courtrooms and is the first major upgrade since the 1970s.

Visit Panama City Beach is launching a new website that gives tourists personalized weather updates and beach safety details—local meteorologists and the TDC board have teamed up to make PCBWeather.com, which will launch in October with a $300,000 yearly budget for five years.

This service aims to inform visitors about sunny days and warning info when the weather may change quickly.

DAD GAMES 2025

1-7 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Panama City Beach — Ticket purchase required — Families compete in an ultimate arcade showdown to claim the title of DAD GAMES champions.

2025 Boys Basketball Camp

9 AM - 12 PM — Gulf Coast State College — Cost info not provided — Campers will learn essential basketball skills in a fun and engaging environment.

Panama City Real Estate Investors Meetup

6-8 p.m. — FINNS Island Style Grub — Free entry — Connect and share strategies with fellow real estate enthusiasts while enjoying a vibrant atmosphere.

Panama City Beach Nationals 2025

June 22-28 — Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort — Registration required — Compete in an exciting national championship at a beautiful beach venue.

Let Em Buck Scholarship Rodeo

7 p.m. — Central Panhandle Fair in Bay County — $6400 in prize money — Watch thrilling rodeo action at the Let Em Buck Scholarship Rodeo.

Open House at 129 Malaga Place

2-4 p.m. — 129 Malaga Place — $990,000 — Discover this fully furnished beachfront duplex perfect for rentals or family fun.

Color Our World: Music

2-3 p.m. — Bay County Public Library — Free entry — Experience an interactive musical adventure with local performer Miss Calliope focused on how music shapes our world.

July 4th Salute to Freedom Festival

4-9:30 p.m. — Panama City Marina — Free entry — Celebrate the 4th of July with patriotic festivities and family-friendly activities.

Fleetwood Mac Tribute by Will Thompson Band

7-9:10 p.m. — Captain Anderson's Event Center — Tickets from $0.88 — Relive the magic of Fleetwood Mac with an unforgettable tribute performance.