In an effort to prevent beach drownings, Bay County officials distributed double-red surf flags to about 100 beach vendors on Wednesday.

PANAMA CITY BEACH — A tourist drowned off the coast of Panama City Beach on Wednesday afternoon. According to information from the city, the person drowned in the Gulf of Mexico behind Ocean ...

The increase in bookings points to a record-breaking year for tourism in Panama City Beach. The majority of Book that Condo's properties are located in Panama City Beach, with some in nearby Walton ...

Spring break:If one Panama City Beach rental business is a gauge, 2025 could be a banner year for tourism "We really need ...

The best time to visit Panama City Beach is from May through October ... However, because it's the offseason, some activities and attractions may not be available, including shuttle trips to ...

Renowned for its 27 miles of sugar-white sand beaches and stunning turquoise waters, Panama City Beach has announced new attractions, enhanced accessibility offerings and more for 2025. “Panama City ...

The Bay County TDC is offering Okaloosa County $3 million to help with both the marketing of the new reef and the process of ...

Dixie stores have been converted to Aldi. The second one, in Panama City, held its grand opening on Thursday. The other is in ...

Bay County commissioners on Tuesday voted for the Gulf of Mexico to now be listed as the Gulf of American in county documents ...

Florida's spring break, a period known for increased tourism and festivities ... Three of Florida’s spring break hotspots, ...

Ponant and Smithsonian Journeys' cruise to Panama and Costa Rica infused leisure with education. Why travelers should choose ...

This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network – Florida takes readers around the state to highlight some of our most interesting attractions. Destination Panama ...