Is the weather in your usual go-to summer hols spot looking too hot to be hospitable? Escape to one of these cooler ...

How to check for beach closures this summer Check local county official government websites to see what warnings or updates are in effect for your area.

Your beach safety game plan: Stick to public beaches with lifeguards Keep kids within arm’s reach Heed the signs; seriously, they’re there for a reason Swim where it’s safe, not just where it’s scenic ...

The definition of a great travel destination really depends on who you ask. Some people swear by sun-soaked beaches, while ...

SUNDAY, June 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The swamps of Georgia and South Carolina harbor something more dangerous than the alligators for which they’re best known.

Santa Rosa Beach — In a move aimed at preserving Florida’s iconic coastline and enhancing public access, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1622 into law today. The legislation reinstates local ...

The warning flags on the beach follow a stoplight system with green, yellow and red. If caught in a rip current, don’t swim directly back to shore. Instead, swim parallel to the shore until you’re out ...

Shark detection buoys used by the Cal State University Long Beach Shark Lab are strategically placed up and down the coast. They cost about $15,000 each and provide data for those on patrol.

MAINE, USA — Coastal communities in southern Maine are warning beachgoers to stay alert after a rise in jellyfish sightings, including the presence of large lion’s mane jellyfish and moon jellies ...

On Tuesday morning, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that repeals the 2018 statute that restricts the “customary use” and allows for state agencies to act quickly on beach renourishment.

Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature undid a 2018 law requiring local governments to go through a judicial process before they can designate "dry sand" beach areas as publicly accessible.