Good morning, Panama City.

Panama City Rescue Mission will host its Graves into Gardens fundraising banquet on Aug.

22 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 9600 S. Thomas Drive in Panama City Beach to share local resident success stories, feature Christian comedy, + raise funds for its recovery programs.

Federal regulators warned Panama City residents to discard WPX-4 slide playsets after a 17-month-old’s death was linked to the product on Aug.

13; the playset, made by China-based Wenzhou Yidian Amusement Equipment Co.-Ltd, should not be resold or donated.

Haney Technical College was named one of America’s top vocational schools by USA TODAY and Statista for the second year in a row.

Superintendent Mark McQueen said the honor shows the college’s commitment to training students for high-demand jobs in Bay County.

Amid a sweltering heat wave, local experts advise residents to keep phones out of sunlight + avoid leaving them in parked cars to prevent shutdowns while lowering screen brightness and removing cases to reduce overheating risks.

A new oyster restoration initiative is underway in St. Andrews Bay to boost local oyster populations.

The project supports ongoing efforts to improve bay health and marine ecosystems.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking Invest 92L, which may strengthen into a tropical depression within the next day or two (it is expected to move near the Caribbean and likely miss local impacts).

All Florida counties were on a heat advisory on Aug.

13 as temperatures neared 110°. Residents without air conditioning (as it is not legally required) face higher health risks and should use fans and stay indoors to avoid heat-related illness.

Florida health officials reported 407 cyclosporiasis cases from May 1 through Aug.

8 across 43 counties — Bay, Palm Beach and Polk counties posted the highest weekly increases while the CDC confirmed nearly 14,000 cases nationwide as the outbreak continues.

Coach Biggs said the Vernon Yellowjackets are getting ready for the upcoming football season — the team is holding drills and practice sessions on local fields in preparation for games.