Current forecasts show Bay County getting tropical storm-force winds as early as Thursday morning. The NWS says showers are likely in Panama City Beach on Wednesday with a chance of showers persisting through Friday night. Temperatures are expected to remain in the 70s throughout the week.

Election Day 2024 is here. Final voting for the general election will take place Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Polk County. Any voters in line at a polling site at 7 p.m. will be allowed to vote, the Polk Supervisor of Elections Office said.