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 this year will have the most full-time beach lifeguards in the city's history. The increase in full-time beach lifeguards comes after PCB eliminated its seasonal lifeguard positions.

Officials held a news conference April 15 to talk about the success of the high impact period and spring break season.

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 ...

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's police chief questioned if the city should remain a spring break destination after a difficult 2025 season. Chief J.R. Talamantez clarified his position, stating the city cannot ...

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 ...

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 ...