DIB unveils new amenities in downtown Panama City

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – As construction on the ‘streetscapes’ project continues in downtown Panama City, officials are implementing a few upgrades for immediate public use. The Panama City downtown improvement board is leading the charge to illuminate …

Panama City: Hot dogs and obedient dogs, all in one event      

Caleb Bright, aka Drew Dawgs, attends to a customer in Panama City, Florida’s SweetBay neighborhood during Dog Training Elite's pup gathering April 12, 2025. (Tyler Orsburn/News Herald)Tyler Orsburn/News HeraldCaleb Bright, aka Drew Dawgs, …

Panama City Beach Police Chief: It's over, I'm glad it's over

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – “It’s over. I’m glad it’s over,” J.R Talamantez said. Panama City Beach Police Chief J.R Talamantez is talking about spring break. “And this year brought many challenges as a lot of spring breaks do,” Talamantez continued. …

Panama City Beach leaders discussing balance between safety and tourism industry

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. “It was ridiculous, and it was a challenging time for our law …

Gaining Momentum: Panama Student Ready For Racing Season

Andrew Hammond is behind the wheel in a race at Mercer Raceway Park in Mercer, Pa. During the week, you probably can find Andrew Hammond after school at his family’s business, The Panama Auto Center, 2 E. Main St.. He’s making sure his racecar is in …

Bay County and NSA Panama City agree to mutual aid

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -For the past few years, Bay County has been working with NSA Panama City to establish mutual aid. On Tuesday, the county commission voted on and passed the agreement. What this means is more support for the Navy base from …

Trump’s Plan for the Panama Canal, With Will Freeman

United States Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin discusses U.S. monetary policy and the outlook for inflation and labor markets. The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics brings the world’s foremost economic policymakers and scholars to …

A cargo ship transits through Panama Canal locks

Panama City Beach Police Chief Sends Strong Message Following Spring Break

In the wake of a turbulent Spring Break season, Panama City Beach Police Chief J.R. Talamantez delivered a powerful message to both visitors and the local community. With gratitude for those who respected the city and a firm warning to those who didn’t, …

U.S. Strengthens Control Over Panama Canal Amid Chinese Influence Concerns

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move to bolster U.S. influence in Central America, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced two landmark agreements on April 13, 2025, aimed at countering China‘s growing hold on the Panama Canal. Hegseth lauded the …