Certain popular spring break destinations are introducing stricter rules ahead of the busy travel season. In Panama City Beach, Florida, officials have approved temporary overnight beach closures as ...

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Spring break has long been one of the defining rituals of travel along America’s southern coasts. The Gulf of Mexico glows turquoise, beach bars shake out their umbrellas, and tens of thousands of ...

Panama City Beach officials are strictly enforcing a no-alcohol-on-the-beach ordinance during March. As of March 16, officials had issued more than 20 citations and made three arrests for alcohol on ...

Panama City Beach officials report a smooth start to the 2026 spring break season. Strict rules, including an alcohol ban on the sandy beach, are in effect to curb past mayhem. Officials have ...

Every year, with midterms behind them, students pack their bags and coolers, ready to set out for fun at beaches, pools, campsites, and amusement parks. Parents simply trust that their kids will come ...