The City of Panama City has introduced a new way for residents to stay informed about programs and operations at the MLK Jr. Recreation Center. The options include text message alerts and/or email messages. Read on...
The City of Panama City is implementing the RedSpeed photo enforcement system in designated school zones to protect students and reduce speeding during critical school hours. This initiative begins with a 30-day warning period on February 17, 2026. Read on...
The five-week intensive training program is designed to equip local entrepreneurs with the practical skills needed to develop small-scale projects that strengthen Panama City neighborhoods. Read on...
Cold overnight temperatures are expected throughout the week, and residents are encouraged to take extra precautions to stay safe and prevent cold-weather damage. Taking a few preventative steps now can reduce the risk of fires and other emergencies. Read on...
The City will host another round of Downtown Marina charrettes, inviting citizens, stakeholders and planners to collaborate on design and infrastructure solutions. The public charrettes will take place on January 21 and 22 at City Hall. Read on...
A backflow preventer is an essential component of your plumbing system, designed to prevent contamination of your water supply. In cold weather, backflow preventers are vulnerable to freezing temperatures, which can cause it to crack, malfunction or fail. Read on...
If you’ve looked at your annual property tax documents lately, specifically the TRIM Notice, you may have noticed a line item called the Fire Service Non-Ad Valorem Assessment (Fire Assessment) which funds essential fire protection services. Read on...
To gather community input regarding parks under consideration for potential consolidation, the Committee will host a series of Town Halls throughout the month. Citizens are encouraged to share feedback regarding their wards and all parks in the city. Read on...
The new video schedule will provide updates on City projects, priorities and community issues through both short-form and long-form videos, shared across the City’s media channels for broad public access. Read on...
The City of Panama City is taking proactive steps to improve safety and clarity around downtown parking. In an effort to address ongoing concerns and enhance the overall experience, large metal signs will be installed throughout the downtown area. Read on...
As 2025 comes to a close and the new year approaches, the City of Panama City reflects on the milestones that showcase our grit and resilience, strengthening our community and making Panama City a more vibrant place to live & grow. Let's take a look back! Read on...
The City of Panama City will host a series of tree giveaway events in 2026, supported by a $1 million grant dedicated to restoring the urban canopy lost after Hurricane Michael. Six giveaways will take place throughout the year. Read on...
Beginning Friday, November 21st, the speed limit on Harrison Avenue through Downtown Panama City will be reduced from 25 mph to 15 mph. Harrison Avenue, from 6th Street to 5th Street, will reopen to the public on Monday morning, November 25th, at 7 AM. Read on...
The City of Panama City understands that unexpected spikes in water usage can happen, and when they do, they can cause an unusually high utility bill that’s difficult for customers to manage. Read on...
Panama City’s Charter Review Advisory Board is actively engaged in a comprehensive review of the City Charter, an important governing document that hasn’t seen a full revision since 1963. The Board is seeking public feedback to help shape the document. Read on...
The Panama City Police Department is proud to announce the launch of a new, integrated victim notification system designed to keep crime victims informed throughout the criminal justice process, from the moment they dial 9-1-1 to post-conviction updates. Read on...
The Panama City Farmers’ Market has been temporarily relocated to Harrison Ave. & Gateway Park as Park Ave. between Belle Booth Pl. and Oak Ave. is closed due to construction. Temporary road closures will occur every Saturday in downtown Panama City. Read on...
To ensure fairness and maintain public trust, the City is implementing a Temporary Forgiveness Policy following recent technical issues impacting the accuracy of customer water bills. Read on...
The City Commission has adopted Ordinance No. 3271, which adds additional parking violations, establishes a schedule of fines, and subjects golf carts to these violations. Read on...
City Commission has designated streets within the neighborhoods of St. Andrews, Downtown, the Cove, Millville, SweetBay, Venetian Villas, Candlewick, Lake Huntington, Forest Park, Downtown North, Glenwood & Liberty as safe for golf cart operation. Read on...
The City Commission has approved a semi-permanent closure of West Beach Drive at Frankford Avenue, effective this Wednesday morning, June 11th. The move comes in response to resident safety concerns over cut-through traffic near the Landmark Condominiums. Read on...
This innovative tool is designed to improve how we communicate with the public and our employees. CivicReady allows us to send timely and important updates on various issues with text messages, emails and/or the myAlerts mobile app. Read on...
The design plans for the West Beach Drive Multi-Use Sidewalk Project are complete. Please note that the final design is subject to review and approval by the Florida Department of Transportation and the Panama City Commission. Read on...
These graphics are simply a placeholder to generate ideas and discussion for the future of the Downtown Marina. The Downtown Marina project is not funded in this current fiscal year’s budget. Read on...
The Panama City Fire Department announces the launch of a new platform, Community Connect, designed to enhance its response efforts and ensure quicker, more efficient assistance during emergencies. Learn more and sign up today to stay informed & prepared. Read on...
All sectors of Development Services can now be completed through the City directly. Digital software called Cloudpermit will be utilized for planning and zoning, building services, fire, environmental, code compliance and contractor registration services. Read on...
The City is committed to fostering a better service for its valued utility customers and remains dedicated to providing a more accurate water management system for its citizens going forward. Read on...
The Neighborhood Plans for Glenwood, Millville and St. Andrews describe a vision for complete neighborhoods, great streets and resilient open spaces/infrastructure. To allow these things to occur, the zoning text changes were unanimously approved in 2021. Read on...
The City of Panama City has introduced a new way for residents to stay informed about programs and operations at the MLK Jr. Recreation Center. The options include text message alerts and/or email messages. Read on...
The City of Panama City is implementing the RedSpeed photo enforcement system in designated school zones to protect students and reduce speeding during critical school hours. This initiative begins with a 30-day warning period on February 17, 2026. Read on...
The five-week intensive training program is designed to equip local entrepreneurs with the practical skills needed to develop small-scale projects that strengthen Panama City neighborhoods. Read on...
Cold overnight temperatures are expected throughout the week, and residents are encouraged to take extra precautions to stay safe and prevent cold-weather damage. Taking a few preventative steps now can reduce the risk of fires and other emergencies. Read on...
The City will host another round of Downtown Marina charrettes, inviting citizens, stakeholders and planners to collaborate on design and infrastructure solutions. The public charrettes will take place on January 21 and 22 at City Hall. Read on...
A backflow preventer is an essential component of your plumbing system, designed to prevent contamination of your water supply. In cold weather, backflow preventers are vulnerable to freezing temperatures, which can cause it to crack, malfunction or fail. Read on...
If you’ve looked at your annual property tax documents lately, specifically the TRIM Notice, you may have noticed a line item called the Fire Service Non-Ad Valorem Assessment (Fire Assessment) which funds essential fire protection services. Read on...
To gather community input regarding parks under consideration for potential consolidation, the Committee will host a series of Town Halls throughout the month. Citizens are encouraged to share feedback regarding their wards and all parks in the city. Read on...
The new video schedule will provide updates on City projects, priorities and community issues through both short-form and long-form videos, shared across the City’s media channels for broad public access. Read on...
The City of Panama City is taking proactive steps to improve safety and clarity around downtown parking. In an effort to address ongoing concerns and enhance the overall experience, large metal signs will be installed throughout the downtown area. Read on...
As 2025 comes to a close and the new year approaches, the City of Panama City reflects on the milestones that showcase our grit and resilience, strengthening our community and making Panama City a more vibrant place to live & grow. Let's take a look back! Read on...
The City of Panama City will host a series of tree giveaway events in 2026, supported by a $1 million grant dedicated to restoring the urban canopy lost after Hurricane Michael. Six giveaways will take place throughout the year. Read on...
Beginning Friday, November 21st, the speed limit on Harrison Avenue through Downtown Panama City will be reduced from 25 mph to 15 mph. Harrison Avenue, from 6th Street to 5th Street, will reopen to the public on Monday morning, November 25th, at 7 AM. Read on...
The City of Panama City understands that unexpected spikes in water usage can happen, and when they do, they can cause an unusually high utility bill that’s difficult for customers to manage. Read on...
Panama City’s Charter Review Advisory Board is actively engaged in a comprehensive review of the City Charter, an important governing document that hasn’t seen a full revision since 1963. The Board is seeking public feedback to help shape the document. Read on...
The Panama City Police Department is proud to announce the launch of a new, integrated victim notification system designed to keep crime victims informed throughout the criminal justice process, from the moment they dial 9-1-1 to post-conviction updates. Read on...
The Panama City Farmers’ Market has been temporarily relocated to Harrison Ave. & Gateway Park as Park Ave. between Belle Booth Pl. and Oak Ave. is closed due to construction. Temporary road closures will occur every Saturday in downtown Panama City. Read on...
To ensure fairness and maintain public trust, the City is implementing a Temporary Forgiveness Policy following recent technical issues impacting the accuracy of customer water bills. Read on...
The City Commission has adopted Ordinance No. 3271, which adds additional parking violations, establishes a schedule of fines, and subjects golf carts to these violations. Read on...
City Commission has designated streets within the neighborhoods of St. Andrews, Downtown, the Cove, Millville, SweetBay, Venetian Villas, Candlewick, Lake Huntington, Forest Park, Downtown North, Glenwood & Liberty as safe for golf cart operation. Read on...
The City Commission has approved a semi-permanent closure of West Beach Drive at Frankford Avenue, effective this Wednesday morning, June 11th. The move comes in response to resident safety concerns over cut-through traffic near the Landmark Condominiums. Read on...
This innovative tool is designed to improve how we communicate with the public and our employees. CivicReady allows us to send timely and important updates on various issues with text messages, emails and/or the myAlerts mobile app. Read on...
The design plans for the West Beach Drive Multi-Use Sidewalk Project are complete. Please note that the final design is subject to review and approval by the Florida Department of Transportation and the Panama City Commission. Read on...
These graphics are simply a placeholder to generate ideas and discussion for the future of the Downtown Marina. The Downtown Marina project is not funded in this current fiscal year’s budget. Read on...
The Panama City Fire Department announces the launch of a new platform, Community Connect, designed to enhance its response efforts and ensure quicker, more efficient assistance during emergencies. Learn more and sign up today to stay informed & prepared. Read on...
All sectors of Development Services can now be completed through the City directly. Digital software called Cloudpermit will be utilized for planning and zoning, building services, fire, environmental, code compliance and contractor registration services. Read on...
The City is committed to fostering a better service for its valued utility customers and remains dedicated to providing a more accurate water management system for its citizens going forward. Read on...
The Neighborhood Plans for Glenwood, Millville and St. Andrews describe a vision for complete neighborhoods, great streets and resilient open spaces/infrastructure. To allow these things to occur, the zoning text changes were unanimously approved in 2021. Read on...
