Good morning, Panama City.

Kaleidoscope Theatre will open its 52nd season today with 'Curtains'—a musical whodunit comedy that offers a blend of mystery and humor for local audiences.

Panama City commissioners voted Tuesday to re-issue proposals to manage the historic Martin Theatre — inviting local groups to submit plans.

A report from Lawn Starter released on Aug.

11 shows that six Florida counties are in the nation’s top 10 for hurricane vulnerability based on FEMA's National Risk Index, with Bay County ranked third. Lee County received the highest score of 67.74 after severe damage from Hurricane Ian in 2022.

Tom Rahill won the 2026 Florida Python Challenge on Aug.

11 with 96 baby pythons mainly from the Everglades. He used e-bikes to reach a remote area and secure a 17-foot snake and its nest, earning a $10,000 prize & advancing invasive species control.

A heat advisory remains in effect for 62 of Florida’s 67 counties today — with heat index values reaching up to 112 in parts of the panhandle.

Residents in Panama City are urged to stay cool and follow safety recommendations.

Panama City Beach approved a $433K state grant today + will buy and demolish a flood-prone home on South Vestavia Street to make room for drainage improvements.

Inspections from Aug.

3-9 showed that local restaurants in Panama City had mixed outcomes as several earned perfect scores while others such as Cahalls Deli and Carrabba's Italian Grill received high-priority violations and required follow-up actions. The Department of Business + Professional Regulation oversaw these inspections.

Florida pediatricians have rejected an order that would split the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into separate shots, saying it ignores evidence-based science.

The order was signed Aug. 10 amid concerns about measles outbreaks in local schools (Dr. Rana Alissa led the professional group).

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced almost $188 million in rural health care awards today, with $81 million set aside for Northwest Florida.

The Rural Health Transformation Program funds will enhance local clinics and hospitals — boosting the region's health services as administered by AHCA.