Good morning, Panama City.

Local emergency officials urge residents to review hurricane preparedness plans and stock essential supplies as early season storms remind everyone to be ready.

They invite community input via a QR code in print + email to share practical safety tips.

Downtown Panama City hosted the first BBQ and Blues Festival on Sunday, where a barbecue contest featuring local chefs & national teams, live music, and local vendors created a lively scene led by Yard Bar Smoked Meats and PC Downtown Renaissance, with hopes the event will return.

Downtown Panama City hosted its first BBQ and Blues Festival last night with live blues music, slow smoked barbecue, and a Southern throwdown atmosphere that brought large local crowds together.

Attendees enjoyed a unique celebration of music and food that highlighted local community spirit.

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport celebrated 16 years after its inaugural flight, recording almost 2 million passengers last year and breaking ground on an 80,000 sqft terminal expansion — which will add three gates and new amenities to welcome more airlines and passengers.

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.