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 ...

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 officials voted to close two sections of beach from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. to deter spring break crowds. The closures will be in effect from March 14 to April 30. One closure area spans ...

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 ...

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 ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Panama City Beach residents have noticed it’s calmer than usual this March. “It seems to be not as busy,” said Panama City Beach resident Constantine Pappous. “We drive ...

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 ...