Good morning, Panama City.

A local woman held a backyard BBQ and free supplies event in the Marie Hotel parking lot in Panama City Saturday — the Feeding Our Homeless and Hungry project has run for 7 years by offering meals, school supplies, and hygiene products.

She said the event helps bring hope to those who do not know when their next meal will come.

Panama City will soon have its first Dutch Bros coffee shop when a former Burger King on Highway 77 is redeveloped into the new outlet – the new location marks the Panhandle expansion of the popular west coast brand, though no opening date has been set.

BCSO shut down a transient camp on Chip Seal Parkway (near Walsingham Academy) after officers removed individuals for trespassing and dumping trash, and charges (including felony littering) are pending.

The Bay County Filipino-American Association is hosting its annual Barrio Fiesta to showcase Filipino culture through food—barbecue and lumpia—and traditional dances that feature performances of the American and Philippine national anthems while fundraising for local charities and scholarships.

Saturday evening, Tyndall Air Force Base hosted a Summer Fest to honor airmen with Armed Forces Entertainment organizing concert performances by major country music artists & including Lonestar, Clay Walker and Blanco Brown.

The Florida Department of Transportation has issued several traffic advisories in Bay County for road work on U.S. 98, SR 390, U.S. 231, and SR 392A from Aug.

10 to 17, 2025 — drivers should plan for alternating lane closures, nighttime operations, and detours as crews work on different segments.

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.

Digital Literacy Class: Computer & Internet Basics

9:30-11:00 a.m. — Bay County Public Library — Free entry — Learn the essentials of using a PC and navigating the internet confidently.