Jax Beach Ocean Rescue performed at least seven water rescues over the weekend, the busiest weekend for crews so far this ...

Beachgoers enjoyed time in the sand on Pensacola Beach Thursday but stayed out of the water. “It’s definitely rough today. Almost how it looks when there’s a hurricane,” Heather Wasson, who was at the ...

Red flag: High hazard — indicates high surf and/or strong currents. Some beach communities will prohibit swimming and wading, so be sure to check local guidelines. Double red flag: Water is ...

A cold front moved through this morning, ushering in cooler, drier air across the region. This transition is ongoing, with ...

A 12-year-old boy was airlifted to a trauma center after Brevard County Fire Rescue responded to a suspected shark bite in ...

Myrtle Beach operates beach warning flags to alert visitors to potential ocean hazards. Most warnings only advise folks to be cautious, but under double red flags the city bans swimming.

I LOOKED UP AND I SAW THE DOUBLE RED FLAG, WHICH MEANS NO SWIM, WHICH NORMALLY MEANS THAT THERE’S BEEN A SHARK BITE OR SOMETHING ALONG THOSE LINES. THERESA NORTHUP WORKS ON THE BEACH AND SAYS ...

Lifeguards and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue emergency workers ... It is illegal in Florida to swim while there are double red flags displayed, which indicate the most hazardous conditions.