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. 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. Panama City, FL 32405. PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Beach Police Chief Drew Whitman is hanging up his badge to take over as city manager. The victim then let his dog out and the dog ran around to the front of the house. PANAMA CITY — Panama City Police are looking for an inmate who escaped from a Department of Corrections facility this morning. He’s no stranger to locals as he’s served on the police force for 30 years, the last nine as chief. 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. The city is located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, in the province of Panama. 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. I want to get in the dirt and make some differences,” said Whitman. Michael A. … I won’t give that up for anything,” said Whitman. PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Beach Police Chief Drew Whitman is hanging up his badge to take over as city manager. 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. “I think he’ll just expand his leadership from outside of a law enforcement role to more of a city-wide role,” said Lindsey. DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Abbeville Police Chief Eric Blankenship says a man has been charged after a police chase ended with a crash. He allegedly shot the boy and Lindsey says when they start to look for a new chief of police, they’ll look for qualities they saw in Whitman. Any unfit / unsafe dwelling or structure is considered a nuisance and in violation of the Panama City Municipal Code. Whitman said it’ll be a slow transition process, but worth it for the learning experience. While Whitman is stepping up in the city, Deputy Chief Chad Lindsey is stepping into the role of interim chief of police. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 12,018. Link: Police Department. … Officials say that’s when the victim followed his dog and was shot in the forearm. 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. “The Department needs someone to continue our legacy, to continue our mission statement, to continue our vision statement,” said Lindsey. 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 (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 Fla. (WMBB) — Once a month, the Panama City Police Department holds training sessions to make sure they are prepared for any situation. All rights reserved. Copyright 2021 WJHG. “I love this place and I think it’s time I step up and help out the best I can,” said Whitman. The Panama City Beach Police … Phone: (850) 872-3100. He adds he’ll become the official city manager sometime in April. It has an urban population of 880,691, with over 1.5 million in its metropolitan area. Copyright 2021 WJHG. 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. Emergency Phone: 911. Unfit/Unsafe Structures. Whitman said throughout his new leadership role, he plans to be open and honest. Panama City police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured. >> Read more trending news 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. If you suspect the city's noise ordinance is being violated, contact the Panama City Police Department at (850) 872-3112. During a special city … “I’m not here to sit back and kickback. “I’ve worked hard for my integrity. They say the victim said a person was knocking on his door and yelling. Differences Whitman said will begin with attending meetings with Interim City Manager Al Shortt and city council members next week. All rights reserved. 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. He said he applied for the city manager job to give back to the community. Panama City police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured. PANAMA CITY BEACH Fla. (WMBB) — Spring breakers are in Panama City Beach and even with a pandemic, this year is no different. Whitman said his best interest is for the city and he plans to make the city the best place possible. Police officials say officers responded to a call on E. 14th Street around 4:45 a.m. Police officials say officers responded to a call on E. 14th Street around 4:45 a.m. PANAMA CITY BEACH — Out of about 90 applicants, three Beach council members want the current chief of police as the next city manager. Panama City Beach is a resort town in Bay County, Florida, United States, on the Gulf of Mexico coast. 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.