Good morning, Panama City.

Local band Drive-Bye has played at assisted living homes and raised funds for autism programs and disaster relief.

The family band, formed on Front Beach Road and now recording in a garage studio, continues to inspire community support in Panama City.

On Wednesday, the Salvation Army held its Christmas in July fundraiser in Panama City, ringing bells and using red buckets to collect funds for local programs.

The event showcased community support during the unusual seasonal celebration.

An open space near Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show will be developed as Bonny Read Fun Park, featuring an electric go-kart slick track, mini-golf course and arcade.

The project will offer a new local entertainment option for visitors.

Panama City Comedy will present regional comedians at Ghetto Palace today.

The event is expected to draw local audiences for an evening of summer humor in a unique venue.

NSA Panama City conducted a confined-space emergency response drill on Wednesday morning that simulated an unresponsive employee inside an inlet and treated a separate medical emergency outside (the exercise posed no danger to the public).

Social Security benefits are expected to rise by 3.7% in 2027, adding about $74 to the average monthly check (based on the June inflation report), but rising Medicare and drug costs may reduce real gains.

Recipients will receive benefit notices by mail starting early December.

Pat Rea and Cindi Bubolo introduced the rebranded organization, Emerald Coast Pancreatic Cancer Initiatives Inc., formerly known as witches of St. Andrews, to boost local support and awareness of pancreatic cancer.

The update was shared after extensive community outreach efforts.

Lynn Haven Raiders leaders warn that a potential increase in field rental fees could hurt the team even after the city kept this season's rate unchanged and delayed any decision until April.