Panama City Beach officials report a smooth start to the 2026 spring break season. Strict rules, including an alcohol ban on the sandy beach, are in effect to curb past mayhem. Officials have ...

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 Beach officials are strictly enforcing a no-alcohol-on-the-beach ordinance during March. As of March 16, officials had issued more than 20 citations and made three arrests for alcohol on ...

Certain popular spring break destinations are introducing stricter rules ahead of the busy travel season. In Panama City Beach, Florida, officials have approved temporary overnight beach closures as ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH − An additional measure designed to prevent spring break mayhem is officially underway on the Beach. As of March 28, Panama City Beach and Bay County had entered a time designated by ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Spring break in Panama City Beach has been relatively smooth so far, but city leaders say the busiest and most closely watched part of the season starts this weekend.