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Panama City Beach is projecting more than 69,000 athletes and visitors through February after a strong summer of sports tourism that brought athletes, families, and visitors to the area.

Bay County Surf Rescue transitioned to its off-season on Nov. 1, and lifeguard towers are coming down. The change means fewer resources on the sand during the winter, but staff will remain available for any calls.

A recent affordability study shows Florida’s comfortable salary threshold topping six figures, pushing local families to tighten their everyday spending.

Amendments Floridians are voting on November 3rd.

Voters must cast their ballot at their assigned precinct on Election Day across the county’s 30 polling locations.

Parts of Panama City flooded following Sunday storms

Pier Park hosted its annual Boo at the Beach event in Panama City Beach with store-to-store trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treat, a costume contest and a live DJ.

Mom of young woman who drove car into the Panama City Marina thanks the heroes who saved her daughter's life.

Inmates at the Bay County Jail graduated from a fatherhood initiative aimed at repairing relationships and breaking the cycle of absent fathers. The certificate marks the end of the program. For the participants, the work of rebuilding relationships continues.

A seven-year-old student at Rising Leaders Academy has advanced in the 2026 Stan Lee Super Kid Competition after creating his own original superhero, Sun Man.

Zollie Young Park, right off of Mill Bayou Road, has a lot to offer park goers now that it’s near completion.

As Filipino American History Month comes to an end, the Sampaguita Association is inviting the public to the Filipino Cultural Festival!

NewsChannel 7’s Mia Hernandez, Alyssa Dutton, Emmett Rice, and Producer Evan headed to Pier Park to experience PCB Attractions’ “Fear at the Pier.”

A man from Southport has pled guilty to multiple charges of possessing sexual material that involves a child.

Firefighters share safety tips for Halloween

A mock DUI demonstration at Deane Bozeman High School showed seniors the consequences of a crash, with classmates as role players and an emergency response.

Early voting open through Saturday, Oct. 31.

Panama City is scaling back its downtown marina rebuild for now in hopes of getting boats back in the water.

New western apparel store opens in Panama City Beach.

Panama City Commissioners appoint advisory board to oversee After School Assistance Program.

ECP leaders say valet parking through LAZ Parking is in early planning to improve passenger experience amid continued growth.

Bay County is finishing phase two of Island View Park renovations, including two pavilions, a basketball court and sidewalks, in the next few weeks.

he park, located along Collegiate Drive in Panama City (site SP 9), failed to meet state recreational water quality standards for Enterococcus bacteria.

Officials are urging beachgoers, residents, and visitors to exercise caution in and around the area.

After the parade, a wreath-laying ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the government center’s main entrance.

The local American Red Cross chapter was notified to assist the displaced residents.

Deane Bozeman High School's FFA chapter placed first in the Growing Leaders category out of roughly 9,500 chapters at the national convention.

County administrator describes challenge of placing sand on private land

Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly and his running mate, Gwen Graham, campaigned in Panama City one week out from Election Day, focusing on education, the economy and hurricane recovery.

Emergency crews are currently on the scene.