Good morning, Panama City.

Love PC Snorkel Reef (featuring a heart-shaped arrangement of 10 out of 50 reef units) will be completed by May and set behind Destination Panama City, providing free snorkeling access that will boost marine habitats and invite local exploration.

Local businesses in Panama City are stocking up in anticipation of busy summer crowds as tourist traffic increases, and they are adjusting operations to meet higher demand.

The Strawberry Moon will peak on Monday, June 29 at 7:57 p.m. ET and is named for Native tribes who tied wild strawberry harvests to the full moon.

Residents can enjoy watching this natural event light up the early summer night sky.

ECP officials say the July Fourth holiday is expected to draw more travelers than last year, with passenger traffic up 6 percent (230,000 moved through last July) as the airport adjusts staffing and unveils a special art exhibit on Monday in honor of America's 250th birthday.

Panama City Beach sees summer crowds as tourism tax collections climbed in January, February, and March + VisitPCB's concert series runs from June through August with Fourth of July expected to bring even more visitors.

The National Hurricane Center says no tropical cyclone will form over the next seven days, and Florida will face a very hot weekend with heat indexes reaching the mid-100s — three tropical waves are being monitored in the Atlantic but are unlikely to develop.

Florida law allows noisy fireworks only on New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, and Fourth of July — sparklers may be used year-round.

Counties with burn bans and local HOA rules must still be followed.

Traffic heading to or from Mexico Beach is being detoured today as Tyndall Air Force Base blocks Highway 98 from the intersection with Camp Eagle Lane to Highway 386 + drivers should use State Road 22 until the roadway is cleared.

Extreme heat is forecast for Panama City this weekend as the heat index may reach the mid-100s; local officials advise residents to stay cool — by drinking water, opening windows at night, and avoiding the hottest hours if air conditioning is unavailable.

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.