Skip Florida's packed shores in Panama City and find serene beaches with powdery sand, clear waters, and endless activities ...

Panama City Beach has seen a decrease in open-water rescues in 2025, with only seven rescues compared to 35 by the same time in 2024. Lifeguards have conducted more preventative actions this year ...

Panama City Beach police say town is done with spring break: 'Go somewhere else' Panama City Beach Police Department Chief Eusebio Talamantez (J.R.) said he is 'not willing to risk the safety of ...

The USA TODAY Network reported that Panama City Beach was on pace to again be the deadliest beach to swim in the U.S. Now, the city is cracking down.

People watch fireworks at Treasure Island Marina in Panama City Beach, Fla., July 3, 2024. (Tyler Orsburn/News Herald)© Tyler Orsburn/News Herald ...

The Panama City Beach police chief said Sunday that in the coming weeks, police will be having serious discussions with stakeholders and city leadership about the future of the spring break season.

PANAMA CITY BEACH ― It's not wave heights that poses the gravest threat to local beachgoers, but rip currents that lurk beneath the water's surface. Because of this, seemingly calm conditions ...

“Panama City Beach can no longer be a Spring Break town. That time is over. Every year we try to manage it, and every year it brings more challenges.

Wednesday was the unveiling of the new tools in beach access 22. The program places rescue tubes at 10 beach access points in Panama City Beach limits and another 10 in Bay County.

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -A major water main break on Laird Street in Panama City Beach has left many in the surrounding area without water. City officials say utility crews are on the ...

This story was updated to reflect that the beach is now closed to swimmers. Panama City Beach is closing to swimmers Sunday as the beach remains under high risk for life-threatening rip currents.