Upcoming festival to showcase documentaries in Panama City

The Redfish Film Festival, held in downtown Panama City, Florida, runs from April 24-27. The festival showcases documentaries from various filmmakers, ranging from students to professionals. Events include film screenings, panels, discussions, and …

It’s Time To Recognize Panama’s Championship Athletes

Panama Village Board members are discussing the best way to honor a boatload of Panama athletes who have won state championships over the past several years. It’s good to see that board members are pushing to bring on-again, off-again discussions to a …

Panama Accepts U.S. Military Deployment

Panama agreed on April 9 to let United States troops deploy to bases along the Panama Canal. After the U.S. handed the canal over to Panama, China moved in to control this vital passageway. U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to regain control of it. …

Panama City residents react to construction downtown

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - As the rebuild from Hurricane Michael continues, the Harrison Avenue streetscape project is causing a headache for some. Phase 1 of the Harrison streetscape project wrapped up at the end of 2023. It included a roundabout …

Panama City Beach putting end to spring break culture; nearby counties tout zero tolerance

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. -- Police in the “Spring Break Capital Of The World” say the party is over. Both the Panama City Beach and Bay County Sheriff's Office posted lengthy social messages about the dangers their spring break culture is having on the …

U.S. moves to block Chinese control of Panama Canal, citing national security threat

U.S. moves to block Chinese control of Panama Canal, citing national security threat The Trump administration is countering China’s growing influence over the Panama Canal to protect U.S. trade and military interests. Defense Secretary Hegseth announced …

Kevin Marino Cabrera resigns from Miami-Dade Commission for Panama Ambassador post

Less than three years after he won his seat on the 13-member board, Kevin Marino Cabrera is leaving the Miami-Dade Commission to serve as President Donald Trump’s chief liaison to Panama. In a Monday letter to county Clerk Juan Fernandez-Barquin, Cabrera …

'We're taking back the canal': Hegseth says U.S. partnering with Panama

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Is This The End of Spring Break in Panama City Beach, Florida?

One year my mom literally cancelled my birthday. Ok, it was a trick to throw me a surprise party. I do believe that the police in Panama City Beach, Florida are serious when they say that Spring Break is canceled. This is what Spring Break looked like in …

Panama City Beach works to bring new hospital to Bay County