Lindsey says when they start to look for a new chief of police, they’ll look for qualities they saw in Whitman. “I’m not here to sit back and kickback. Whitman said throughout his new leadership role, he plans to be open and honest. “I love this place and I think it’s time I step up and help out the best I can,” said Whitman. The city is located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, in the province of Panama. Panama City (Spanish: Ciudad de Panamá; pronounced [sjuˈða(ð) ðe panaˈma]), also simply known as Panama (or Panamá in Spanish), is the capital and largest city of Panama. Panama City Beach police chief becomes new city manager, Two people die after ‘mass water rescue’ in Miramar Beach, Former Panama City Police officer arrested on multiple battery charges, Ascension Sacred Heart Bay gives COVID-19 vaccines to local high school students. PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Beach Police Chief Drew Whitman is hanging up his badge to take over as city manager. Any unfit / unsafe dwelling or structure is considered a nuisance and in violation of the Panama City Municipal Code. Michael A. … Police officials say officers responded to a call on E. 14th Street around 4:45 a.m. All rights reserved. The Panama City Beach Police say the shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. central time on the beach at the Shores of Panama Resort on Thomas Drive. Now the city council has given him another challenge, but one he says he’s ready for. During a special city … Staff. PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — A man died when his parachute didn’t open after he jumped from a hotel balcony in Florida’s Panhandle, police said. Copyright 2021 WJHG. PANAMA CITY — Panama City Police are looking for an inmate who escaped from a Department of Corrections facility this morning. Anyone with information is urged to call the Panama City Police Department at 850-872-3100, or they can report tips anonymously via smartphone by downloading the “Panama City PD” Tip411 app. I want to get in the dirt and make some differences,” said Whitman. Panama City Police search for shooting suspect, Two people die after ‘mass water rescue’ in Miramar Beach, Former Panama City Police officer arrested on multiple battery charges, Ascension Sacred Heart Bay gives COVID-19 vaccines to local high school students. Whitman said it’ll be a slow transition process, but worth it for the learning experience. “I think he’ll just expand his leadership from outside of a law enforcement role to more of a city-wide role,” said Lindsey. Lindsey said with the integrity he’s seen from Whitman as police chief, he believes the city will see the same type of leadership from him in this new role. “I’ve worked hard for my integrity. Officials say that’s when the victim followed his dog and was shot in the forearm. Police officials say officers responded to a call on E. 14th Street around 4:45 a.m. The victim then let his dog out and the dog ran around to the front of the house. Panama City, FL 32405. Phone: (850) 872-3100. He adds he’ll become the official city manager sometime in April. PANAMA CITY BEACH Fla. (WMBB) — Spring breakers are in Panama City Beach and even with a pandemic, this year is no different. Link: Police Department. Panama City Beach is a resort town in Bay County, Florida, United States, on the Gulf of Mexico coast. Christopher Lawrence Cox, 37, of Panama City Beach, Florida, is charged with murder for the death of a 14-year-old boy from the Louisville area. While Whitman is stepping up in the city, Deputy Chief Chad Lindsey is stepping into the role of interim chief of police. The city is often referred to under the umbrella term of "Panama City".Panama City Beach's slogan is "The World's Most Beautiful Beaches" due to the unique, sugar-white sandy beaches of northwest Florida. Panama City police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured. He allegedly shot the boy and Unfit/Unsafe Structures. Copyright 2021 WJHG. DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Abbeville Police Chief Eric Blankenship says a man has been charged after a police chase ended with a crash. Differences Whitman said will begin with attending meetings with Interim City Manager Al Shortt and city council members next week. It has an urban population of 880,691, with over 1.5 million in its metropolitan area. They say the victim said a person was knocking on his door and yelling. “The Department needs someone to continue our legacy, to continue our mission statement, to continue our vision statement,” said Lindsey. PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Beach Police Chief Drew Whitman is hanging up his badge to take over as city manager. … If you suspect the city's noise ordinance is being violated, contact the Panama City Police Department at (850) 872-3112. Emergency Phone: 911. He said he applied for the city manager job to give back to the community. He’s no stranger to locals as he’s served on the police force for 30 years, the last nine as chief. The Panama City Beach Police … PANAMA CITY Fla. (WMBB) — Once a month, the Panama City Police Department holds training sessions to make sure they are prepared for any situation. Whitman said his best interest is for the city and he plans to make the city the best place possible. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 12,018. PANAMA CITY BEACH — Out of about 90 applicants, three Beach council members want the current chief of police as the next city manager. >> Read more trending news Panama City police officials say they have one person of interest in custody. “I want to make sure that people realize I’m doing this for the city and not a big paycheck,” said Whitman. All rights reserved. Police have identified the person who died after jumping off a condo balcony with a parachute as a 31-year-old Panama City Beach man. I won’t give that up for anything,” said Whitman. Panama City Beach police reportedly responded to the call Sunday evening from the Sunrise Beach Resort and confirmed the man jumped from a 14th-floor balcony, WJHG reported. Panama City police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured.