Good morning, Panama City.

Author Eliza Knight will visit Panama City Beach Public Library to discuss her book 'Confessions of a Grammar Queen' and other releases at Chapter Chat on Tuesday, August 26th at 2 p.m.—attendees are encouraged to wear 1960s attire.

Spirit Halloween plans to open 95 stores across 67 Florida cities — including one in Panama City Beach — in August as the retailer hires more than 1,200 workers statewide as part of 50,000 new hires nationwide for the 2025 Halloween season.

Bay County schools will resume Monday, Aug.

11—parents can register students and access bus routes online while the state’s back-to-school sales tax holiday runs until Aug. 31 covering computers, supplies, bags and clothing.

Bay District Schools held a press conference on bus safety as they prepare for the first day of school on August 11—officials shared key safety protocols for student transportation.

USA Today has named Tom P.

Haney Technical College among the top vocational schools in America— the school offers hands-on training in automotive technology, aviation mechanics, healthcare and HVAC. Congress signed a bill to expand Pell Grants for career training, and the law will go into effect in July.

FSU Panama City will host a Career & Internship Fair on Oct.

1 from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Holley Academic Center’s St. Joe Community Foundation Lecture Hall to connect employers with FSU Panama City and Gulf Coast State College students & community members seeking job opportunities amid regional growth.

Eight opioid manufacturers are nearing settlement in a lawsuit as the Bay County Commission gave their attorney Tuesday authority to negotiate the payout, and officials said some funds may go to help recovery treatment at the local jail (using funds from past recovery programs).

Health officials warned that Vibrio vulnificus — a bacteria that can cause dangerous infections — has led to 13 cases and 4 deaths in Florida as summer heat drives locals to the Gulf Coast.

Experts advise that those with cuts or weakened immune systems should take extra caution when in salt water or when handling raw seafood.

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.