Panama Municipal Services will soon be able to be Paid in Cryptocurrency: Mayor Mayer Mizrachi

The mayor of the Panama District, Mayer Mizrachi pictured below, announced this Tuesday that the municipality he leads will become the first public institution in the country to allow payment for services with cryptocurrencies.  This new payment format …

DIB unveils new amenities in downtown Panama City

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – As construction on the ‘streetscapes’ project continues in downtown Panama City, officials are implementing a few upgrades for immediate public use. The Panama City downtown improvement board is leading the charge to illuminate …

Panama City Beach Police Chief: It's over, I'm glad it's over

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – “It’s over. I’m glad it’s over,” J.R Talamantez said. Panama City Beach Police Chief J.R Talamantez is talking about spring break. “And this year brought many challenges as a lot of spring breaks do,” Talamantez continued. …

Gaining Momentum: Panama Student Ready For Racing Season

Andrew Hammond is behind the wheel in a race at Mercer Raceway Park in Mercer, Pa. During the week, you probably can find Andrew Hammond after school at his family’s business, The Panama Auto Center, 2 E. Main St.. He’s making sure his racecar is in …

Panama City Beach leaders discussing balance between safety and tourism industry

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Law enforcement and tourism leaders in Panama City Beach are trying to reach a careful balance after a hectic and violent Spring Break season. “It was ridiculous, and it was a challenging time for our law …

Bay County and NSA Panama City agree to mutual aid

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -For the past few years, Bay County has been working with NSA Panama City to establish mutual aid. On Tuesday, the county commission voted on and passed the agreement. What this means is more support for the Navy base from …

Panama City: Hot dogs and obedient dogs, all in one event      

Caleb Bright, aka Drew Dawgs, attends to a customer in Panama City, Florida’s SweetBay neighborhood during Dog Training Elite's pup gathering April 12, 2025. (Tyler Orsburn/News Herald)Tyler Orsburn/News HeraldCaleb Bright, aka Drew Dawgs, …

Morrillo Beach Eco Resort, A Sustainable Luxury Experience In Panama

A pair of primates at the Morrillo Beach Eco Resort in Panama.Carrie Kizuka Photography Sometimes the story behind a destination property is as interesting as the destination itself. Like many of us, Ryan and Cari Mackey dreamed of creating a hotel in a …

Trump’s Plan for the Panama Canal, With Will Freeman

United States Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin discusses U.S. monetary policy and the outlook for inflation and labor markets. The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics brings the world’s foremost economic policymakers and scholars to …

A cargo ship transits through Panama Canal locks