Good morning, Panama City.

Bay County residents gathered on Oct.

17 at Gulf Coast State College for the Flamingo Challenge to raise funds for breast cancer awareness, supporting mammogram access and education. Organized by Ascension Sacred Heart Bay & First Commerce Credit Union, the event built on last year’s success.

Parker Elementary was named Florida’s 2026 Community Partnership School of the Year on Oct.

19. The school earned the award for its strong ties with local groups in Panama City & will work to build on its community partnerships this year.

On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Florida school districts set differing schedules for Veterans Day; in 17 counties, classes will continue while in Bay County (home to Panama City) schools will close in observance of the holiday.

This week marks National School Bus Safety Week in our area as Bay District Schools highlight safe driving and urge drivers + onlookers to keep phones down near buses.

The district is also hiring new bus drivers to improve student transportation.

Mosley High swept both the boys & girls team championships at Panama City Country Club on Monday as junior Cade Denecke won the boys individual title with a 1-under 71 while Bay High freshman Kentley Hourigan claimed the girls individual title with an 81.

Bay District Schools placed Arnold High School football head coach Jason Griffin on administrative leave on Monday, Oct.

19 (pending an investigation after a formal complaint), and defensive coordinator Josh Wright will serve as interim head coach.

Bay High and Mosley have rescheduled their traditional football rivalry game.

School officials say the new date will be confirmed soon, with further details to be shared at the high school campuses.

The FHSAA revealed the state volleyball playoff brackets on Oct.

18; regional quarterfinals begin today and will run through Oct. 28 as local teams prepare for first-round matchups.