Panama City Beach, a Florida beach town known for spring break is pulling back on hosting college students each year. On Sunday, Panama City Beach Police Chief J.R. Talamantez announced on social media that the city is officially stepping away from its reputation as a Spring Break destination.

A northwest Florida city is declaring that its time as a hotspot for spring breakers has come to an end, saying it "can no longer be a Spring Break town." Authorities in Panama City Beach, about 100 miles from Tallahassee,

Addressing the community, Talamantez declared, "Panama City Beach can no longer be a Spring Break town. That time is over." He emphasized the challenges and risks associated with the event, stating, "I’m not willing to risk the safety of our city to hold onto something that no longer works."