As Hurricane Helene threatens to hit Florida as a major hurricane, here's a look at conditions in the Panama City area and ...

Three drownings have occurred off Panama City Beach in 2025, tying the city's number of 2024 drownings. Two of the 2025 drownings happened under yellow-flag conditions, and one during single-red-flag ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Both days over the weekend saw double red flags flying on Panama City Beach, but not everyone stayed out of the water. In response to what they have been seeing, ...

Panama City Beach has announced a temporary nighttime closure for the weekend. The area between Beach Access 25 and Beach Access 36 will be closed from 10 p.m to 5 a.m. tonight due to “recent ...

Panama City Beach Fire Rescue aims to increase full-time lifeguards to 20 by the 2026 season to address beach drownings. Despite fewer rescues and assists in 2025, Panama City Beach has already ...

Panama City Beach lifeguards have performed significantly fewer open-water rescues this year compared to last year. The city has recorded three beach drownings in 2025. Beachgoers are advised to swim ...