Good morning, Panama City.

In May, rescued beagles from a Wisconsin research facility found safe homes with 20 senior dogs adopted at Alaqua Animal Refuge and 6-month-old Kiara welcomed by the Swanson family in Panama City Beach; Kiara quickly learned to eat and drink with help from her new family.

Local businesswoman and tourism pioneer Julie K.

Hilton passed on Monday, Sept. 14 after a battle with breast cancer+ she helped shape our local tourism industry.

Pineapple Willy’s is donating all its profits to nine local charities during its Pay It Forward Week, which runs until Sept.

20; community members can dine there to support local nonprofits + help those in need.

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is set to expand with two new maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities by IAG Aero Group and Premier Aviation—construction is expected to begin in early 2027, following a nearly $100 million terminal expansion that began vertical construction this week.

Team Adaptive Medical hosted its first Veterans’ Mobility Health Expo at Glenwood Community Center on Monday, where 25+ vendors offered mobility equipment, therapy and support for veterans.

Air Force veteran James Main said local resources like a VA stair lift helped him stay home with his family.

September is a double awareness month for ovarian and prostate cancer as local doctors and the American Cancer Society say early detection can help patients live at least five years — residents are urged to check for warning signs.

Five luxury homes in Bay County sold in July for between $2.1 million and $3.5 million, and buyers planned to use them as primary residences or rentals – a strong market indicator reported by the Central Panhandle Association of Realtors.

The undefeated Mosley Dolphins won 36-0 at Chiles last Friday (quarterback J.P.

Holsombake threw for 273 yards) and now will face Gadsden County on Thursday at 7 p.m.

Bay County residents can vote for the next Florida Power & Light high school athlete of the week; voting closes at noon Friday as fans submit nominations and score reports to sports reporter Adebanji Bamidele.

Last week's award went to Arnold volleyball's Caroline Neeley.