Good morning, Panama City.

Salvation Army Panama City named new corps officers, Lieutenants Anthony and Jessica Shaw, to lead outreach and support programs at its main center today.

The appointment (reflecting renewed community focus) aims to strengthen local services.

At a First Friday event Friday morning, attendees learned about nearly 100 years of experimental diving progress and Bay County’s role in Navy research, while the Navy Experimental Diving Unit will celebrate its centennial from May 1 to 12, 2027 in partnership with the Man in the Sea Museum.

Florida schools cannot start before Aug.

10, and 38 counties (including Bay County) will begin on that day. Some students in other states, such as Phoenix, will return to class as early as July 30, so families should check their local school calendars for exact dates.

Pineapple Willy’s Foundation has extended its scholarship deadline for $10,000 awards to allow more local students to apply.

The change is expected to broaden opportunities for education + foster community growth.

Yesterday, weather officials issued heat advisories for 47 counties as the heat index reached 110, and the National Weather Service warned of severe thunderstorms in parts of the peninsula.

Tropical waves are being monitored while no tropical cyclone activity is expected over the next seven days.

Panama City Beach approved a $1.2 million project to add eight pickleball courts at Frank Brown Park; construction is set to begin later this year and finish within one year as local demand grows along the Gulf Coast.

Panama City Beach Parks and Recreation has launched the Summertime Learning: International Soccer Camp to build skills and teamwork for young players.

The camp will run later this summer — further details on dates and registration will be shared soon.