Tampa International Airport gears up for busy spring break PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — A popular Florida beach town appears to be joining Miami Beach in “breaking up” with spring break. In a Facebook post addressing tourists and the community,

In a strongly worded statement released Sunday following the conclusion of the 2025 Spring Break season, Panama City Beach Police Chief J.R. Talamantez declared that the city "can no longer be a Spring Break town,

Addressing the community, Talamantez declared, "Panama City Beach can no longer be a Spring Break town. That time is over." He emphasized the challenges and risks associated with the event, stating, "I’m not willing to risk the safety of our city to hold onto something that no longer works."