Good morning, Panama City.

Dr. John H. Kay’s Lynn Haven Youth Center held Time Travel Tuesday on Tuesday, Aug.

18, engaging local youth with interactive exhibits & a fresh look at history. The event aimed to bring community traditions to life for attendees.

Bay County commissioners approved a 10-year property tax break for Voltari, an electric boat manufacturer being incentivized to locate in the area.

The measure is designed to boost local economic growth & support further business development.

Ginger Littleton won the District 2 school board race on Wednesday and will soon join the board to influence local education decisions.

The FWC closed the scallop season in the Gulf County Zone on Aug.

18 due to very low scallop counts; state waters from the Mexico Beach Canal to the westernmost point of St. Vincent Island are now off-limits for scallop harvesting + other activities remain open.

State Farm is issuing a one-time $5 billion dividend to qualifying auto customers in Florida based on 2025 premiums, and those who qualify will be notified by email or mail as the distribution unfolds over several months.

Residents are warned that a quiet hurricane season may lead to dangerous preparation mistakes.

The report explains risks of waiting for storm alerts, ignoring flood dangers, and failing to plan for power outages — urging locals to prepare early.

During inspections from Aug.

10-16, one Panama City Beach restaurant was temporarily closed after nine violations (including an expired license and roach activity), while 10 other restaurants received high-priority warnings for unsafe food practices. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation will conduct follow-up inspections soon.