Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
Good morning, Panama City.
A 10-year-old boy drowned on Saturday near the east end of the beach — by Barefoot on the Beach Bar and Grill — and officials are investigating the incident in Panama City Beach.
Springfield PD is asking for the community's help to locate 20-year-old Jonathan Caine Davis—last seen June 13 near the 900 block of Greentree Road after telling a family member he was headed to Rock-It-Lanes in Panama City Beach—as his family fears he may be at risk without his medication.
The Triumph Gulf Coast Board approved five grant award agreements and advanced two projects for $70 million in grants that will create 1,300 high-paying jobs in Bay, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla and Walton Counties.
Officials said the move supports commercial and industrial expansions—efforts that build on over $728 million in grants executed since 2018.
The Panama City Center for the Arts will host a summer camp that offers hands-on art lessons+ helps kids explore new creative skills, with activities planned for the coming weeks.
This June, Dr. Thomas Johnson from Ascension Sacred Heart Bay with Oncology advised men to schedule screenings and check-ups for prostate, colon, and lung cancer — steps that help catch issues early as part of Men’s Health Month.
Runners in Panama City joined the 'This We'll Defend' 5K run on June 14 to celebrate the U.S. Army's 250th birthday—local residents ran to honor this milestone.
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.
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