Officials held a news conference April 15 to talk about the success of the high impact period and spring break season.

The high impact period, which is designed to help stop spring break chaos, is underway in Panama City Beach and Bay County.

Gulf Shores, Panama City Beach and Destin used to see fights, truck beds of beer and even MTV crews filming college students ...

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 BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – The 2026 spring break season is over in Panama City Beach, and officials are reflecting on ...

PCB Police Chief J.R. Talamantez announced in a social media message that law enforcement successfully reined in 2026 Spring ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH − Along with a wave of tourists, the Beach also historically sees an uptick in crime during spring break. According to past reports, officers with the Panama City Beach Police ...

Speakers included Police Chief J.R. Talamantez, Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford, Florida Highway Patrol representatives, and ...

With April underway, beachgoers can once again enjoy alcohol beverages on the sandy beaches on Panama City Beach. But other ...

Spring break ended with a significant drop in crime this year, according to local law enforcement.

For decades, Florida’s Panama City Beach was known as the “spring break capital of the world,” a reputation forged by MTV crews, star-studded concerts and massive beach parties. Though the revelry ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Skimboarder near Richard Seltzer Park in Panama City Beach, Florida, March 21, 2026. The event, PCB Spring Break Skim Jam 2026, ...