Good morning, Panama City.

Shoreline Syndicate will host a free skimboarding event called Homecoming in Panama City; details are forthcoming on the time and location for local fans to enjoy the water together.

WestJet grounded flights on Aug.

2, affecting about 250,000 passengers at Florida airports including the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport. The airline reached a tentative agreement on Monday and is working to restore service + bookings remain closed until Aug. 6.

Barry Lowin interviewed reporter Emmaleigh Clegg in a segment called Reporter of the Day, where she explained the details of the story she covered today & shared insights into her local reporting.

Bay District Schools acquired a life-sized humpback whale replica — named Jolene — to serve as an interactive teaching tool for K-12 students.

The exhibit aims to boost marine learning and is now available in classrooms.

Florida schools will start the new 2026-2027 school year next week, with many counties beginning on Aug.

10 (the earliest start date) and others following soon, giving parents a week to reset routines using 12 practical tips.

Bay District Schools is still in need of nearly 70 support staff as classroom vacancies decrease.

The district is actively recruiting to complete the staffing required for effective student learning.

Today, local mothers in Bay County are taking part in the annual World Breastfeeding Celebration (a global initiative) to build a network of support and mentorship for working moms.

Florida confirmed 254 cyclosporiasis cases from May 1 to July 28 across 39 counties with no deaths yet, while Michigan reported two deaths among high-risk patients on Aug.

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Panama City's Panthers defeated the Alabama Wardawgs 18-0 at Gore Park Saturday—improving their season record to 4-1 and their rivalry record to 3-1.

The team will travel on Saturday, Aug. 8 to face the defending league champions Huntsville Rockets.