Good morning, Panama City.

Central Purr Cat Cafe celebrated Dolly Day on Tuesday, Sept.

29 by marking over 180 adoptions and launching the Imagination Library program. Volunteers organized the all-volunteer event to showcase local community spirit.

A fire burned through an estimated 5-6 acres at Saw Palmetto Solar Energy Center yesterday night before it was contained.

Dunkin' now serves Halloween-inspired drinks including a new Purple Marshmallow Cold Foam blend in drinks like Green Apple Dunkin’ Zero as of today at local stores & offers Dunkin’ Rewards promotions through Oct.

31.

Businesses in Panama City are preparing as Florida's minimum wage rises to $15 an hour today, with hiring signs now posted to update pay rates.

Employers plan to adjust wages accordingly to meet the new requirement.

Bay County libraries launch a free literacy campaign by offering tote bags for children ages 0-5 with a board book and reading tips to boost kindergarten readiness.

The 800 bags are available at three branches while supplies last - a library card is needed.

Washington County Fire Services are working to contain a 2-acre wildfire off Powerline Road (75% contained) and have advised residents to avoid the area until the threat is under control.

Panama City Beach officials have halted the long-planned offshore stormwater outfall project intended to reduce flooding at Lullwater Lake after the project overran its budget by more than $39 million.

Local residents remain frustrated as murky water + persistent flooding continue.

Four Bay restaurants received high-priority violations during state inspections on Sept.

29; residents can check the county’s inspection data online to see which eateries met standards and which did not.

Bay County high school football teams begin Week 7 on Thursday as homecoming events add excitement.

Rutherford hosts Freeport while Bozeman welcomes winless Rocky Bayou Christian in matchups that promise tough play and fresh starts.