PANAMA CITY BEACH − With spring break looming, many locals wonder whether Panama City Beach is still a "spring break town." The question persists because of Panama City Beach Police Chief J.R.

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 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 ...

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, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Beach will close several beach access points overnight during spring break season, a move the city council unanimously approved and leaders’ credit with ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Panama City Mayor Allan Branch got a glimpse of Panama City Police’s spring break operations Saturday night. “The ride along with the chief of police, Mark Smith, was a ...

Kelley Girl Charters announced today that reservations are now open for Spring Break and spring season fishing excursions in Panama City Beach, Florida. The family-owned charter company is preparing ...

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 ...

A News Herald poll asked readers if Panama City Beach is still a spring break town. The majority of respondents, 55%, voted that the problems of spring break outweigh the benefits. Another 23% of ...