Good morning, Panama City.

Four people were rescued on Thursday afternoon by Panama City Beach lifeguards + Bay County Surf Rescue; Beach Safety’s Daryl Paul confirmed that everyone is safe.

Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday runs from July 20 to Aug.

20 and lets shoppers buy clothing, school supplies and personal computers at set price limits near local shops; the next tax break for hunting, fishing and camping gear will start on Sept. 1.

Tropical Storm Bertha is approaching the Gulf Coast, and emergency experts advise residents to prepare by assembling a go-kit or stay-at-home kit with food, water, medicine, and other supplies to last at least 72 hours.

Florida Social Security recipients will receive their August SSI (Supplemental Security Income) check on Friday, July 31 because Aug.

1 falls on a Saturday. The SSA follows a set schedule for later months.

Bay County residents will have free access for spectators to Russell-Fields City Pier in August and September after the council waived the fee in honor of America's 250th birthday & residents must show their ID for entry.

Sports tournaments are drawing thousands of athletes, families, and fans to Panama City Beach this summer and are contributing an estimated $50 million to the local economy.

This summer, sports tournaments will attract thousands of athletes, families & fans to the beach, bringing a fifty-million-dollar boost to the local economy.

Panama City's MLK Jr. Rec Center will host its first annual 3-on-3 Summer Hoop Classic on Aug.

1 at 9 a.m., where local teams in senior (ages 16+) and junior (ages 11-15) divisions must register online by July 31.

Scott Rossman and Adrian Andrews preview the upcoming 2026 high school football season by offering local insights into team prospects in Panama City — the analysis is available now on 7+ Digital Exclusive.