VIDEO: Shark, stingray get into tussle off the coast of Panama City Beach, Florida

Florida beachgoers took video of a shark fighting with a stingray along Panama City Beach, Florida. PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. – Beachgoers along Florida’s Gulf Coast recently witnessed a rare encounter between a shark and a stingray and the entire incident …

Panama City takes steps to end School zone speeding

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The city of Panama City is making moves towards creating safer School Zones. A proposed ordinance would install devices that detect vehicle speed through school zones. If it catches a speeder, the police department will …

A New Panama Political Organization – Led by Martín Torrijos

The former president and presidential candidate Martín Torrijos explained that the group is in the process of consulting with citizens to define its policies, before completing the corresponding procedures with the Electoral Tribunal.  “It’s a political …

Panama Closes Ship Registry to Older Oil Tankers and Bulkers Amid Shadow Fleet Concerns

The Panama Ship Registry will no longer accept the registration of oil tankers or bulk carriers that are more than 15 years old. This decisive action aims to optimize fleet performance, reduce arrest risks, and prevent the entry of vessels from the so- …

Are Tariffs Affecting Panama’s Imports and Exports?

Parque Omar - Cinta Costera - Old Town - SPI Will Strengthen Its Presence In Panama -

(MENAFN- Newsroom Panama) The Institutional Protection Service (SPI) will strengthen security for nationals and foreigners visiting three key strategic locations in the Panamanian capital: Omar Park, the Cinta Costera, and the Old Town in San Felipe. This …

FSU Panama City looks ahead to new semester

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Changing the lives that change the world. That is the inspirational message from the FSU Panama City Team ahead of a new school semester. The Bay County Chamber of Commerce holds a guest speaker each month to connect the …

Residents dance the night away at senior prom in Panama City Beach

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Blake Senior Living community turned into a ballroom Friday night as residents swapped walkers for dancing shoes at the community’s senior prom. Music, laughter, and joyful memories filled the room as residents, …

Hong Kong firm appeals for legal protection of investors as its Panama Ports contract faces lawsuits

HONG KONG (AP) — A subsidiary of a Hong Kong conglomerate entangled in U.S.-China tensions appealed on Friday for legal protection for businesses in the Central American country after the company’s contract over its Panama Canal port assets has been faced …

Dolly Parton’s company taking over SkyWheel in Panama City Beach

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -SkyWheel in Panama City Beach took to Facebook to announce that the popular attraction is under new ownership. According to the company, the attraction located in Pier Park will now be owned by World Choice …