BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Panama City Beach officials are once again taking steps to shut down portions of the beach at night during spring break. Thursday night beach council members decided to ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH − A decades-old effort effort to boost tourism on the Beach continues to pose annual challenges not just for local officials, but also for residents and visitors caught in the ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Spring break is one of the biggest revenue drivers for Panama City Beach businesses. Still, city leaders say growing crowds and crime make the season unsafe and ...

Panama City Beach Police Chief J.R. Talamantez has expressed frustration with spring break-related chaos. The chief clarified he welcomes college students but wants to deter non-students and armed ...

A northwest Florida city is declaring that its time as a hotspot for spring breakers has come to an end, saying it "can no longer be a Spring Break town." Authorities in Panama City Beach, about 100 ...

Police in Panama City Beach are cracking down following a weekend shooting involving spring break visitors. Security checks at all entrances of the popular Pier Park will begin at 8 a.m. Friday and ...

Panama City Beach officials held a press conference to communicate their plans for maintaining order and safety during the upcoming Spring Break season. Officials emphasized the importance of ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH − Along with a wave of tourists, the Beach also historically sees an uptick in crime during spring break. According to past reports, officers with the Panama City Beach Police ...