PANAMA CITY BEACH — During an emergency meeting Saturday, the Panama City Beach City Council unanimously approved two motions to add more funding for law enforcement.
One motion, which passed unanimously, directs the city manager to funnel up to $200,000 in additional city funds for law enforcement. The council also voted 5-0 to ask the TDC for more funding for PCB Police Chief Drew Whitman.
Councilman Keith Curry requested the emergency meeting after a shooting early Saturday left seven people injured.
After a long discussion and advice from their attorney the council voted down, 3-2, a proposal to outlaw drinking alcohol on the sandy beach until April 18.
More from the meeting is available on The News Herald's Twitter account @The_News_Herald
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