PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - It’s time to say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026 in Panama City Beach. The kids’ beach ball drop featuring 15,000 beach balls and fireworks begins at 8 p.m. at Aaron ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The weather may be chilly, but Panama City Beach is preparing for a festive New Year’s Eve celebration. Crews are making final preparations for the annual Beach ...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Here’s a FIRST ALERT to the teams playing in the 2025 Beach Ball Classic. The Beach Ball Classic released the names of the teams coming for this year’s high school basketball ...

Panama City Beach's New Year's Eve Beach Ball Drop ranked No. 8 in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The event features two separate beach ball drops, one at 8 p.m. for families and the ...

Two Florida cities made USA TODAY's 10Best list for unique New Year's Eve drops. Panama City Beach drops a huge beach ball, while Amelia Island drops a shrimp. Other Florida cities have unique drops, ...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - The Boys Beach Ball Classic is just days away from tipping off. The Myrtle Beach tournament begins Saturday for the boys’ bracket and concludes Tuesday. The girls’ tournament ...

Florida offers several unique New Year's Eve "drops" as alternatives to New York City's traditional ball drop. Panama City Beach drops an 800-pound beach ball, while Fernandina Beach drops a giant ...