Good morning, Panama City.

Florida's back-to-school tax holiday is underway with eligible school supplies selling tax-free from July 20 to Aug.

20. A typical fifth-grade supply list from Palm Beach County shows families can save about $25 when shopping online & at local stores.

More than one million passengers flew through ECP in the first six months, putting the airport on track for another record year, and officials note that this summer travel boom is driving strong visitor numbers.

June was the busiest month at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, with record passenger numbers driving a record year.

Airport leaders said summer travel is funding capital projects (an 80,000 sqft north terminal expansion, fuel farm, and parking upgrades) expected to complete in early 2028.

Residents experienced tropical storm-force winds and high surf from Bertha until today, with dangerous rip currents & heavy rain noted along coastal areas as the storm moves away.

Forecasters are tracking two tropical waves in the Atlantic that may develop into a storm.

Panama City Beach’s renourishment project held strong during Tropical Storm Bertha as water did not breach the dunes, which confirms the project's success according to CEO Griff Griffitts + officials will assess any erosion after hurricane season.

After tropical-storm warnings and gusty winds hit Florida in recent hours, Tropical Storm Bertha is moving away from the state today (dangerous surf and rip current risks persist along the coast) for a few more days.

Beach safety officials in Panama City urge locals and visitors to avoid entering the water as hazardous conditions persist+ officials note that improved weather does not guarantee safe conditions.

Health officials warned beachgoers today at two Bay County beaches as bacteria levels exceeded state limits, with one beach recording over four times the limit.

With hurricane season on the rise and Tropical Storm Bertha set to approach this week, locals can prepare for power outages by purchasing portable power stations.

Amazon now offers discounted deals on models including Anker, Jackery, Marbero & Bluetti to help safeguard homes.