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

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 ...

Dog Beach is seen from Russell Fields Pier in Panama City Beach, Fla., Nov. 1, 2024. Triathletes swim two laps around the pier for the Nov. 2 Visit Panama City Beach IRONMAN.

PANAMA CITY BEACH ― Panama City Beach has been one of most popular beach destinations in the world for quite some time. It's not just the sun and sand. The area is loaded with things to do, from ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Law enforcement and tourism leaders in Panama City Beach are trying to reach a careful balance after a hectic and violent Spring Break season.

Three of the 2024 drownings happened within the city limits of Panama City Beach. They were on March 27, June 20 and June 24. The four other drownings happened off unincorporated Bay County beaches.

According to Paul, from 2023 to 2024, water rescues in Panama City Beach decreased from 237 to 105, public assists were reduced from 2,500 to 350, and the beach safety units’ preventative ...