Dangerous rip currents: 237 rescued off Volusia beaches on Memorial DayAs a disturbance off the coast of Florida brought strong rip currents to Volusia County beaches over the Memorial Day holiday.
4 airlifted to hospitals after 8 rescued at Florida Panhandle beachOfficials say eight people were rescued at a Florida Panhandle beach as weather forecasters predicted a high chance for rip currents in the Gulf of Mexico.
Should beaches use traffic lights to warn swimmers of dangerous waters?Beach warning flags are used to let people know when it’s not safe to get in the water, but this county is looking to change the way it warns swimmers.
Family, football team remembers ‘exemplary’ teen who drowned in Daytona BeachThe drowning of an Altamonte Springs teenager last week in Daytona Beach has left a community of youth football players and supporters devastated.
No fireworks allowed, unpredictable weather expected July 4 weekend on Volusia beachesNo fireworks, no alcohol, no pets: Volusia County refreshed all potential Independence Day beachgoers of what rules they’re expected to follow on the seashore.
Here’s how to escape the grip of life-threatening rip currentsRip currents are shallow, localized currents that quickly flow away from the shoreline toward the ocean. They claim about 100 lives annually across the U.S.
Volusia County beach patrols gear up for week of rough rip currentsRip currents are strengthening along Central Florida's coasts. Volusia County Beach Safety said two people drowned in them over the weekend including a 10-year-old.
