March 28th through April 11th will be a high-impact period. That means there will be an 8 p.m. curfew for unaccompanied ...

“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,” Talamantez wrote in a 2025 Facebook post. “I’m ...

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Any chatter about PCB Spring Break takeover 2026 was shut down Thursday morning. “The trigger word ...

Promoters have organized spring break pop-up events, with some events being advertised as a "takeover." BCSO gave organizers a public warning.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PANAMA CITY BEACH − Public safety officials are working to do as much as they can to prepare for the inevitable influx of tourists ...

Bay County law enforcement agencies held a press conference regarding the rules and regulations of spring break 2026.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - After last year’s spring break chaos, the Panama City Beach Police Department is already planning its prevention strategy for next year. Police Chief J.R. Talamantez ...

Spring break 2025 brough an influx not only of tourists, but also crime.

PANAMA CITY BEACH − Public safety officials are working to do as much as they can to prepare for the inevitable influx of tourists that will flock to the area for spring break. Panama City Beach City ...

Panama City Beach officials have designated March 28 to April 11 as a "high impact period" with enhanced penalties for violations. The Bay County Sheriff's Office is monitoring and working to stop ...