Good morning, Panama City.

A car struck a utility pole early Thursday morning at the intersection of Collegiate Avenue and 23rd Street, leaving about 1,600 households without power—Florida Power Light crews are working to restore service while police confirmed no injuries and westbound traffic on 23rd Street is reduced to one lane.

Most grocery stores in Panama City are open today with standard hours, and Publix, Winn-Dixie, Walmart, and Sprouts are running normally.

Some stores have special schedules—Whole Foods closes early, Aldi opens later and closes sooner, Trader Joe's stops service at 5 p.m., and Costco is closed, while post offices and government offices remain shut.

Authorities uncovered two rural properties in Panama City used by Cornelious Johnson & Fredricus White to breed and train fighting dogs in violation of the Animal Welfare Act, following earlier guilty pleas by 14 men in a related Georgia dog fighting case.

Bay County Sheriff’s Office officers arrested 32-year-old Tyler Gregory Davis after finding him driving a stolen truck in Southport and carrying a stolen handgun—video footage shows Davis fled on Kingswood, cut across sod farm fields, crashed his vehicle while trying to jump a ditch, and he is wanted on several warrants.

Panama City Beach police responded on July 1 at 12 p.m. to a report of a decomposing body found behind Dairy Queen on 134 Alf Coleman Road in a homeless encampment— the 14th Judicial Circuit Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating the case.

Destination Panama City previewed its upcoming Salute to Freedom celebration (designed to showcase American pride) that will invite residents to wave the stars and stripes.

Organizers said the event (featuring flag-waving activities and local vendors) will offer festive attractions for community members.

Bay Economic Development Alliance has secured three new companies that will invest $122.5 million and add 640 jobs in our area.

IAG Aero Group is the largest with a $107 million investment for 500 jobs, and officials said they will soon announce Project Clear— a window maker that would add 150 jobs— along with five other hot projects.

Gulf Coast State College ranks as one of the most affordable public colleges in the panhandle — charging $2,300 in-state and $8,600 out-of-state — according to the U.S. Department of Education's report.

The college offers a $700 scholarship to local high school graduates and plans to keep tuition low to support the community.

Gulf Coast State College partnered with STEM Origins Foundation and received a donation from Capital City Bank to award 10 scholarships—each worth $500—to fifth graders from 10 local elementary schools, which include a scholarship for a STEM summer camp over the next two weeks.

The program will expand to award 20 scholarships annually when the students graduate high school.

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.

Back to School Bash: Backpack and School Supply Giveaway

4-5:30 p.m. — Keller Williams Success Realty — Free entry — Enjoy a grill out and pick up a backpack filled with school supplies for the first 100 students.

US 5K & Half Marathon

8:00 a.m. — Conservation Park — Registration needed — Lace up for a fun-filled active day in Panama City Beach's scenic park.

Field Adventures by the Bay

9-11 a.m. — Destination Panama City — Registration required — Explore marine ecosystems and discover local wildlife along St. Andrews Bay.