Here's a look at our video from the Beach Ball Drop in Panama City Beach, as the crowd counted down to the start of 2026: Here's a look at the fireworks: Earlier in the evening, the early crowd ...

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 ...

Large gatherings can be noisy and crowded, making it tough for brands to stand out. People often toss beach balls in the crowd, keeping guests active while spreading the brand even further. You can ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New Year’s Eve Beach Ball to fall for 18th year in Panama City Beach. For more News, Weather, and Sports in Panama City, Florida ...

The Panama City Beach New Year's Eve celebration begins at 4 p.m. on December 31. Two beach ball drops are scheduled, with an 8 p.m. drop for kids and a midnight drop for the main event. Live music ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The best of both worlds in Panama City Beach. Not only do we have all kinds on fun in the sun on our beautiful beaches, stick around for welcoming festivities ...

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 ...

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 ...

In the 1960s, NASA launched enormous reflective spheres called Echo satellites — massive inflatable orbs the size of skyscrapers. Their purpose wasn’t science fiction but communication: to bounce ...