Gulf Coast cities have enacted a series of new and aggressive steps to crack down on rowdy spring breakers invading beaches each year. Now, leaders say, those strategies seem to be working. In Gulf ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Spring break ended with a significant drop in crime this year, according to local law enforcement. Panama City Beach Police Chief J.R. Talamantez said new ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Panama City Beach Police Chief J.R. Talamantez declared victory over Spring Break chaos in an ominous message posted to social media. Traumatic Spring Break seasons over the years ...

Police in Gulf Shores, Alabama, have arrested nearly five times as many spring breakers as neighboring Orange Beach so far this year, according to the latest figures from both cities. Gulf Shores ...

Ongoing “spring break” law enforcement efforts in Panama City assisted by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) resulted in nearly 2,000 moving citations, seven driving under the influence arrests and more ...

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 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 ...