Good morning, Panama City.

Community members marched across Bailey Bridge in Lynn Haven from Leslie Porter Park carrying purple ribbons and photos to honor loved ones lost to overdose on National Overdose Awareness Day.

Volunteers provided addiction education and free Narcan kits — and a Bay County Sheriff's office representative announced that over the past several years, his team had charged more than 20 drug dealers with manslaughter.

Panama City PD was at the crash scene on West Beach Drive—diverting all traffic between Florida Avenue and 6th Street and advising motorists to use alternate routes.

The Northwest Regional Library System is celebrating Library Sign-Up Month—offering a limited edition ‘I love to read’ bracelet to new cardholders—and will hold kids and adult scavenger hunts from September 2 through September 30 with a prize drawing on October 1.

Longleaf pine trees once drove local industry and built part of northwest Florida’s rich ecosystem—unsustainable logging, urban development, and invasive species have reduced their numbers dramatically.

Local conservation groups and state agencies are working to restore these keystone trees and secure Bay County's natural heritage for the future.

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.

K-Pop Crafts and Trading Event

4-5 p.m. — Bay County Public Library — Free entry — Connect with fellow K-Pop enthusiasts through crafts and trading fun.

Suicide Awareness Summit 2025

1:30-2:30 p.m. — Florida State University Panama City — Free entry — Participate in valuable suicide prevention training to make a positive impact in your community.

2025 Central Panhandle Fair

6 p.m. — Central Panhandle Fair in Bay County — $15-$35 — Experience a week of fun with various entertainment and rides at the fair.