Good morning, Panama City.

Founder McClellan started Evers House (a faith-based recovery residence now housing eight women and nine men) to offer support for those battling addiction in the community.

Local agencies connected homeless veterans to vital support at the Stand Down for Homeless Veterans event held yesterday in Bay County.

The event offered key resources to help veterans stabilize and regain independence.

The Junior League of Panama City is hosting a community diaper drive to support local families by accepting donations at its office and at participating businesses (drop-off points).

The drive was announced Thursday, Sep. 17 and remains open for donations.

The Central Panhandle Fair will run from Oct.

6 to Oct. 10 at 2230 E. 15th St. in Panama City, showcasing agriculture, livestock and local products, with gates opening at 6 p.m. (Tuesday-Thursday), 4 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Florida schools must adopt strict AI rules for the 2027-2028 school year, banning AI tools on graded assignments unless allowed and requiring parental notification.

Officials said the new measures also restrict programs that simulate emotional connections to protect student data and academic integrity.

The Bay County College Fair gave local families an up-close look at degrees, campus programs, and scholarship opportunities (with over 40 schools represented) that saved them travel time statewide.

Tuesday, Sept. 22 marks the astronomical start of fall as North Florida trees begin turning bright colors expected to peak in early November, and daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov.

1 (clocks fall back at 2 a.m.) near Panama City (a seasonal treat for locals).

The Florida Health Department reported 22 Vibrio vulnificus infections and four deaths this year.

Residents are advised to keep open wounds away from brackish water + raw seafood to reduce the risk of severe infection.

Scott Rossman interviewed Mosley head coach Tommy Joe Whiddon and Walton head coach Jay Lindsey in a 7+ Digital Exclusive.

They discussed their teams' progress during week 5 of high school football, sharing insights on recent games.

Week 5 of Bay County high school football starts Thursday with live score updates set for games on Thursday and Friday.

Fans can follow the action online (NFHS Network offers streaming) for the latest scores.