Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarks soon on his inaugural trip as the United States’ top diplomat. His first stop, Panama could prove to be the most contentious on the itinerary.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland and retake control of the Panama Canal is driven by legitimate national security interests stemming from growing concerns about Chinese activity in the Arctic and in Latin America.

President Donald Trump's suggestion of the U.S. taking control of the Panama Canal has a legal basis partly due to potential treaty violations involving Chinese activities in Panama.

Newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing to "take back" the Panama Canal, the world's second busiest interoceanic waterway.

Central American nation offers closer cooperation on migration and security while seeking to ease U.S. fears about Chinese influence over the Panama Canal.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared Thursday that President Trump’s interest in taking control of Greenland and the Panama Canal “is not a joke” and vital to US national security interests. “This is not a joke,

Panama has owned and administered the Panama Canal for nearly three decades. President Trump wants to change that to counter growing Chinese influence in Latin America.

If you’ve driven by Back Beach Road or North Gulf Boulevard recently, you may have noticed an unpleasant smell. That’s because the Panama City Beach Utilities Department is conducting maintenance on an odor control unit at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -What a weekend ahead it is for baseball fans in our area, along with the teams of Northwest Florida, Chipola and Gulf Coast. For the fourth year, the Commodores are teaming up with Visit Panama City Beach and Publix Sports Park to host some of the best teams in the country for three days of play in the Visit PCB JUCO Classic.

None are believed to have survived the Wednesday night collision, which caused both aircraft to plunge into the frigid Potomac River.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Bozeman’s Competition Cheer Squad is on its way to the state championship in Lakeland, Florida. Students, teachers, and community supporters gathered for an exciting send-off at Deane Bozeman on Thursday. After placing second at regionals, the girls received a straight shot to the competition.