"Waves aren't killing people here. Waves aren't the hazard. It's rip currents that are the hazard, and that's what we're flying the flags for." ...

Spotting a rip current isn't easy, but with practice, you can learn the signs of a rip current and when to stay away.

Fire Chief Ray Morgan never planned on becoming a firefighter, but fate had other plans. What started as an unexpected career ...

Common colors used in beach flag warning systems include a green flag for low hazard conditions, a yellow flag for medium ...

Severe weather is forecast to set in on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Panama City Beach. Here's an update on Thursday as threats ramp up for our area.

Officials from Panama City Beach Police and the Bay County Sheriff's Office reiterated that trouble is not welcome during ...

(WJHG/WECP) - With spring break fast approaching and large crowds expected, the Panama City Beach Council has approved ... certain number it becomes a very dangerous situation okay, cause that ...

Panama City Beach officials voted to close two sections of beach from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. to deter spring break crowds. The closures will be in effect from March 14 to April 30. One closure area spans ...

one red flag for high hazard conditions and two red flags for very dangerous conditions. Panama City Beach and Bay County, however, never fly green flags. Officials have said beachgoers should ...