So far in 2026, Panama City Beach lifeguards have not performed any rescues or public assists, but they have done almost 10,000 preventative actions.

In a meeting on March 12, Panama City Beach City Council members unanimously approved the second and final reading of an ...

In a recent poll, the News Herald asked readers if they still considered Panama City Beach to be a spring break town. The ...

Panama City Beach and Bay County are just a couple of weeks away from beginning their high impact periods for spring break.

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – On Sunday, in a Facebook post, Panama City Beach Police Chief J.R. Talamantez addressed spring breakers and his plans moving forward to keep the community safe during ...

Law enforcement said they expect this year’s spring break to draw one of the largest crowds on record.

When working on the paper, I often review the edition from the year prior and see if there’s an annual event or a case that needs following up on. It was the 2022 edition that prompted today’s column, ...

Avoid double the fines in special event zones.

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Though law enforcement agencies are gearing up for a potential uptick in spring break guests, officials of at least two local businesses believe the season might be lackluster.

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Since the 1980s, Panama City Beach has been one of the country’s top places to be during Spring Break. File footage from the ‘90s shows just how boozy our ...