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

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PANAMA CITY BEACH − After what many might call a chaotic spring break in 2025, Bay County law enforcement is promising to be even more active in 2026. The Panama City Beach Police Department held a ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH − With spring break looming, many locals wonder whether Panama City Beach is still a "spring break town." The question persists because of Panama City Beach Police Chief J.R.

PANAMA CITY BEACH − The Beach and Bay County are just a couple of weeks away from beginning the local "high impact period." According to past reports, Panama City Beach City Council members, along ...

Panama City Beach Police Chief J.R. Talamantez has expressed frustration with spring break-related chaos. The chief clarified he welcomes college students but wants to deter non-students and armed ...

Officials have designated special event zones with enhanced penalties based on last year's crime data. During the 2023 spring break, local police made over 770 arrests and responded to more than 8,000 ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH − The Beach is approaching a time that historically has brought not only an influx of tourists, but also violent crime. With the start of the 2026 spring break season just a couple ...