Good morning, Panama City.

City leaders began renovating Joe Moody Harris Park in Millville today — nearly eight years after Hurricane Michael — to add playgrounds, a basketball court, walking trail, and picnic pavilion funded via an environmental grant; first phase will be complete in nine to twelve months.

Groundbreaking for Joe Moody Harris Park took place on Tuesday, Aug.

4 — the first phase will include playgrounds for two age groups, a basketball court, a walking trail and a picnic pavilion with grills.

Panama City Ballet is holding a casting call for 'The Nutcracker' this weekend at Tonie’s Dance Workshop on Stanford Road — auditions cost $35 and are open to ages 5 and older.

The Panama City Center for the Arts will host a gallery opening this Friday featuring 200 tiny robots built from lightbulbs, vacuum tubes, rusty wire and spare electrical parts.

Panama City Ballet is offering ballet lessons on Tuesday at its downtown studio for community members seeking quality dance instruction + experienced professionals lead each session.

Registration will open soon for those interested in joining this cultural event.

Bay District Schools science teachers participated in an immersive learning experience using an inflatable life-size whale on Aug.

3 at Gulf Coast State College in Panama City. Teachers used the whale to support classroom lessons in biology, environmental science, reading+STEM to deepen their understanding of marine ecosystems.

Bay District Schools officials urge parents to complete a required medical form from a healthcare provider before or on the first day of school (this step is needed for students to receive prescribed medication).

PanCare of Florida will assign a technician at every school to verify medication and set up administration schedules.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking two tropical waves, including one in the Caribbean, as the Atlantic remains quiet ahead of the peak hurricane season from mid-August to mid-October; forecasters will watch Florida areas for possible tropical development early in August + expect no tropical activity over the next week.

The City of Panama City Beach issued a boil water notice on 7205+7902 Thomas Dr on Aug.

4 after a water main lost pressure, urging residents and businesses to boil all water used for cooking, drinking, brushing teeth, or washing dishes until tests confirm it is safe.