What In The World Is Going On?

Police say she was packing up and leaving the condo unit as she pulled out a gun and shot through the door of the condo, injuring her mother and her mother's half-sister.

PCBPD: Woman vacationing in Panama City Beach shoots mom and relative after argument

Touron's on the loose...

"I swung the umbrella, hit him in the face, knocked him out,” Wooden said. “I pulled the gun out (of the fanny pack) and cleared the chamber.”

Witnesses: Man had gun in spat over beach floatie (VIDEO)

Wow. Here's what's going on...

"Panama City Beach has cracked the list of the 30 Most Dangerous Cities in America, as measured by The Safewise Report."

PANAMA CITY BEACH RANKED AMONG NATION’S 30 MOST DANGEROUS CITIES | WZEP AM 1460

Any body heard anything about any precautions that might be taken this Spring Break? (2018)?

Has the list of dates for spring breaks been posted? We are going to head north to sit this one out completely.

The first week in April is when Fulton County schools will be here. I have heard that week is Spring Break to many schools with a bad reputation here, but I cannot remember them. It is also Easter on April 1st, so there’s going to be a bunch of people here that week.

The first week in April is when Fulton County schools will be here. I have heard that week is Spring Break to many schools with a bad reputation here, but I cannot remember them. It is also Easter on April 1st, so there’s going to be a bunch of people here that week.

thanks! usually sowal posts a full list of all the schools' spring break schedules that impact our area. the list includes tennessee schools, kentucky, texas, etc., even cincinnati. i haven't seen the full list posted for this year.

Sounds like a riot in the beginning stages.

There is and has been a new breed of tourist that comes here. The old ones everyone loved have moved on to areas that don't allow the nonsense that is prevalent here.

Please don't include all of us into one ignorant, uncaring group. I discovered this place 21 yrs. ago and look forward to visiting for two weeks every fall. I pick up litter on the beach, never leave anything behind, have spent a LOT of money in shops and restaurants. I have brought 5 couples down here who have done the same. I suppose the price you pay for paradise is your tourism business, that supports the majority of you for the remainder of the year . You are lucky enough to live there. If you do not want tourists, keep up your attitude! Some of the comments on this web site want me to take my business elsewhere. A lot of you seem to think you are better than those of us who live elsewhere. There are a lot of wonderful towns in Florida where people are still welcome, Key West being one of them. I live within 30 mins. of The Great Smoky Mtns. Natl. Park. I love it here, but we enjoy a change of scene. Wonder how you would feel if we badmouthed all the people who live in Florida and don't welcome them to visit here? I assure you that I am not white trash, and I have a much nicer home than a lot of people in your community do.

Please don't include all of us into one ignorant, uncaring group. I discovered this place 21 yrs. ago and look forward to visiting for two weeks every fall. I pick up litter on the beach, never leave anything behind, have spent a LOT of money in shops and restaurants. I have brought 5 couples down here who have done the same. I suppose the price you pay for paradise is your tourism business, that supports the majority of you for the remainder of the year . You are lucky enough to live there. If you do not want tourists, keep up your attitude! Some of the comments on this web site want me to take my business elsewhere. A lot of you seem to think you are better than those of us who live elsewhere. There are a lot of wonderful towns in Florida where people are still welcome, Key West being one of them. I live within 30 mins. of The Great Smoky Mtns. Natl. Park. I love it here, but we enjoy a change of scene. Wonder how you would feel if we badmouthed all the people who live in Florida and don't welcome them to visit here? I assure you that I am not white trash, and I have a much nicer home than a lot of people in your community do.

You are right....in most tourist-driven locations (not just FL), the “locals” (aka those who were tourists but moved in, and claimed their piece of Paradise), want to shut out others’ enjoyment of the area. Snobbery abounds where money abounds. It is truly the few tourists who cause trouble or trash said Paradise who drive the “locals” to generalize. It is the ignorant of those “locals” (with $ or without) who make stupid generalizations. Those of us who are lucky enough to live here (and have been tourists ourselves) appreciate your visits, your helping our evonomy, and your appreciation for the beauty we enjoy year-round. Don’t let the ignorant few drive you away....the majority of us welcome you.

Bad behavior is everywhere. Back home (Louisville) our neighborhood allows golf carts. But there are the occasional incidents - riding on pedestrian trails, wrecking into a building, underage drivers. We did catch a underage driver going the wrong way. We followed them and they were stopped by someone who was part of the HOA. Luckily, the young driver was not a bad kid, and apologized. The owner's child was the passenger. Apparently, letters will be written and the golf carts can be confiscated.
Downtown, there are occasional issues of large groups of young people causing problems outside of festivals and in malls.
Some of the most obnoxious adults (other than visitors from an opposing team) we have ever seen was two or three years ago, here in Seaside. Five couples, two of them new Seaside homeowners. Here for the homeowners weekend. They arrived drunk and left drunk. Sheriff called multiple times daily/nightly - we fortunate not to hear that. We were subjected to their obnoxious behavior at the beach (thankfully we had a few days without them) & at B&A. They insisted on top shelf and I think Mo charged them huge amount of money!
We are here first time in Feb for a few days. We can check off Feb. Don't think we will be snow birds - can't get in the water. My cousins are snowbirds from NY so it's been fun to see them. We will be returning in May before schools are out - yeah, my husband doesn't teach anymore. And again in Sept.
If some of the family can work it out, we might be here in Aug also before school starts.
(I remember about 8 years ago, we were here for Spring Break - last time. We didn't see bad behavior, but it was really crowded everywhere. Several cars were torched :-( Apparently done to distract police? At least that's what someone told us.
Rain for a few days, but we'll watch some basketball, drive around and eat out.
Ellen

thanks! usually sowal posts a full list of all the schools' spring break schedules that impact our area. the list includes tennessee schools, kentucky, texas, etc., even cincinnati. i haven't seen the full list posted for this year.

See here....http://link.email.dynect.net/link.p...S=bD8aGABi3Ptga1LEnmf8bSTx-jDXhQyzaiYZaOwBzys

thanks. wonder why kentucky, ohio, georgia, tennessee and texas aren't included? looks like all of the waves will be over by the end of the first week in april.

thanks. wonder why kentucky, ohio, georgia, tennessee and texas aren't included? looks like all of the waves will be over by the end of the first week in april.

You only saw page 1. There are 4 pages.

gotcha! thanks again.

I have heard through the grapevine that the Sheriff's has met with community association managers and told them of the curfews and rules that are to be enforced in SoWal this year. I would love to see the sheriff's office post a statement on here or somewhere so all of the business owners will know what to expect. Curfews in particular may affect business traffic and would help some with open hours and staffing.

And please don't anyone get me wrong....I WELCOME the tourist traffic. Without them I know I for one would not be here earning a living! My only concern or request is that the tourists respect the area and the businesses and not cause havoc or damage. Come in my place anytime! Shop, Dine, Spend!!!! Just remember your manners.