Good morning, Panama City.

Members of the quilting group at Grace Presbyterian Church made 47 handmade quilts for children with cancer at Rapahope in Mobile, Alabama today.

Ann Leonard (a district school board member) and volunteer Karen McQueen led the effort for the second time to bring comfort to the campers.

With soaring temperatures, local dog owners are advised to keep pets cool & hydrated by providing shade, water, and testing pavement for heat before walks.

Look for rapid breathing and heavy drooling as signs of heatstroke and seek vet help if needed.

Wayne Foster fished early Saturday with his uncle at Frank Brown Park (a familiar local spot) during Florida’s freshwater license-free weekend that lets families and first-time anglers fish without a license; the event lasts until Sunday.

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.