Good morning, Panama City.

Glenwood Community Center at 722 E 9th Street in Panama City is offering many free August programs for older adults including Tuesday stretching and crafting classes, Wednesday Gold, Silver Sneaker and card club sessions, and Friday chair exercises and line dancing (check the schedule for any updates).

A Bay County man, Sterling Johnson, was charged with manslaughter after a 29-year-old woman overdosed on GHB—bought on Feb.

27—when an investigation spanning 127 days led authorities to link him to her death.

Panama City officials said the Tarpon Dock Drawbridge on E Beach Drive is closed to vehicle traffic due to heat expansion causing improper closure after a boat passage — the fire department is spraying water to cool the metal while drivers are urged to take 4th or 6th Street for their commute.

Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference at Boon Docks restaurant in West Bay yesterday with state officials including Secretary Taylor Hatch and Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas—no agenda was released.

The conference was scheduled to start at 9:00 a.m.

Governor Ron DeSantis visited Boon Docks restaurant in Panama City Beach on Monday morning where he promoted a new law that permanently makes a back-to-school sales tax holiday from August 1-31 and allows parents to buy school supplies, clothing, footwear, learning aids and tech items tax-free if they meet price limits—such as supplies for $50 or less, clothes under $100, learning aids under $30 and tech items under $1,500. He was joined by Secretary Taylor Hatch and Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas as they explained the details of the bill that benefits Florida families.

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.

On-Site Tour

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Senior Helpers — Free entry — Explore award-winning senior living with exceptional food and care.

Ninja 5K & 10K Race

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Callaway Recreational Complex — Registration fees apply — Participate in a fun and challenging running event for all skill levels.

BCPL Virtual Book Club: The Grey Wolf

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Bay County Public Library — Registration required — Explore 'The Grey Wolf' by Louise Penny in a friendly Zoom discussion.

Class G License Requalification Training

7-11 a.m. — Gulf Coast State College North Bay Campus — Cost details not provided — Stay compliant with your Class G license through essential re-qualifying training.

Dale Jones Comedy Show

8:30 PM – 7:00 PM — Beaches Comedy Club — Tickets are non-refundable — Experience a night of high-energy comedy with Dale Jones featuring improvised and animated performances.

Teen Game Night

4:30-6:30 p.m. — Bay County Public Library — Registration required — Engage in exciting Switch gaming with peers in a fun, relaxed environment.