Good morning, Panama City.

FPL and the Bay County Council of Aging distributed free hurricane preparedness kits to seniors that include three days of meals (canned goods, produce and water) along with storm safety tips, free meals, games and prize draws as part of their annual outreach during hurricane season.

Summit Fire & Security will host a two-day grand opening and fire safety educational event on June 22 and 23 at PCB Commerce Center, 17749 Ashley Dr. Larry West will share summer safety tips for families from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.

A Panama City native has been crowned Miss Alabama after years of community service and pageant experience, and she will expand her initiative while preparing to compete for Miss America on Sept.

6 in West Palm Beach. Her win reflects dedication built in her hometown and through her education.

Voltari Electric, a Canadian marine security manufacturer, received keys to its Panama City facility (June 10) and will begin producing autonomous vessels.

The company plans to add 250 jobs within five years as it advances naval defense manufacturing.

Demolition is underway at Oakland Terrace campus to clear space for a new Margaret K.

Lewis facility (costing $3.6 million) with improved infrastructure, updated equipment and expanded medical support for 160 students. The demolition phase is expected to conclude by summer end before a two year construction begins.

Potential Tropical Cyclone One was forecast to strengthen to Tropical Storm Arthur yesterday; a flood watch was in effect for nine western Panhandle counties with four to seven inches of rain expected through June 19.

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.