Good morning, Panama City.

Breakfast Point Academy kicked off a four-day in-service week on Wednesday with a Toy Story theme — teachers engaged in interactive activities to build on last year's gains.

School leaders reviewed school data and set goals to maintain their progress.

The National Hurricane Center predicts no tropical cyclone activity for the next seven days as residents in Florida face high heat + Saharan dust affecting air quality; a stalled cold front will bring heavy rains and potential flooding later this week near the Panhandle.

Bay County lowered the reservoir on July 28 for construction of the new Highpoint Park boat ramp to improve public access to the water.

Florida homeowners are advised to review their insurance policies (with hurricane and flood coverage often requiring separate plans) as peak hurricane season nears, with NOAA indicating the most activity from mid-Aug to mid-Oct.

Yesterday, extreme heat warnings covered 33 counties while 19 counties had heat advisories as a stalled cold front over North Florida set the stage for severe thunderstorms and near-115 heat indices.

The National Weather Service urged residents to stay indoors and drink water to avoid heat-related illnesses.

Gardening experts recommend that local gardeners plant leafy greens, root vegetables, herbs + brassicas in August to prepare their gardens for a fall harvest.

They stress checking the first frost date and using the right tools for a smooth seasonal transition.

The historic Mashburn Building now has 15 units & will welcome tenants with a touch of Louisiana flavor, Counts said.

The redevelopment marks a new era for this local property.

Mosley High School football coaches use a wet bulb thermometer (a tool to monitor heat safety) to watch for heat illness signs during outdoor practices today on campus.