A popular spring break hot spot was rattled by violence after five separate shootings sent visitors to a Florida beach destination running for cover, with one ending in a police officer being ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Panama City Beach Police Chief J.R. Talamantez declared victory over Spring Break chaos in an ominous message posted to social media. Traumatic Spring Break seasons over the years ...

Promoters said heavy Biloxi law enforcement presence discourages attendees. Organizers did not apply for 2025 Biloxi permits and shifted events to Gulfport clubs. Competing festivals like Mobile’s ...

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 ...

Gulf Coast cities have enacted a series of new and aggressive steps to crack down on rowdy spring breakers invading beaches each year. Now, leaders say, those strategies seem to be working. In Gulf ...

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is suing the promoters of several unpermitted spring break events in Daytona Beach in March, which led to dozens of arrests and several ...