Good morning, Panama City.

Bay County fire stations are using new pet microchip scanners to quickly reunite lost pets with their owners.

The scanners are being installed across stations to ease separation anxiety among local pet owners.

Harrison Avenue — a key downtown corridor — was named one of four finalists for the 2026 Great Places in Florida People’s Choice Award by APA Florida.

Voting remains open until 4 p.m. CT on Sept. 30 while the winner will be announced on Oct. 1.

Most grocery stores including Publix, Walmart and Target are open on Labor Day, but Costco will be closed while Aldi operates with limited hours; local offices and schools (all 67 counties) are closed, so plan your grocery runs accordingly.

La-Z-Boy is hosting a Labor Day sale with 30% off on furniture & in-stock recliners starting at $399 at select store locations.

The promotion runs until Monday, Sept. 7, so local buyers can upgrade their living rooms with discounted pieces.

Local musician Norah Bass will host her single release party at Historic Roberts Hall in Lynn Haven on Saturday, Sept.

5 at 7:00 p.m. with live music.

Florida officials warn that tropical downpours and scattered thunderstorms will affect areas into Labor Day weekend due to moisture from remnants of Dolly and tropical waves.

Gov. DeSantis declared September Preparedness Month to remind residents to check their evacuation plans & ready their emergency kits.

Florida homeowners should note that flood insurance policies have a 30-day waiting period and are sold separately from homeowners insurance during hurricane season, which makes obtaining coverage difficult when storms approach.

Residents are advised to review policy exclusions to avoid costly repair bills after flooding.

Bay District Schools Wednesday celebrates the 50th anniversary of Bay High’s 1976 football championship win — a milestone that inspires a new $5,000 scholarship for a graduating senior as Jim Lawson and Joey Segovia join Allison Baker to retell the story.

After a home loss at Prattville and a win over West Florida, Mosley's coach Tommy Joe Whiddon— a former Niceville player— said the tough early schedule is meant to build playoff readiness.

The team will face Niceville on Friday at 7 p.m. at Eagle Stadium.