Plans for Florida’s spring break beaches ruined by strong waves and hazardous rip currents

Spring Break Sunny Isles Beach — Courtesy: Shutterstock — B Cruz Plans for spring break on Florida beaches on the Atlantic and Gulf coastlines have been postponed due to hazardous swimming conditions caused by strong waves and potentially fatal rip currents. This week, strong southeasterly winds will likely result in rough surf and a high

Florida beaches harbor deadly risks, a study reveals

Beaches – Surfers by rip current – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Exotico y Barato Photos You might picture smooth, white sands and azure oceans when you think of Florida beaches. But both locals and visitors should keep in mind that they are also notorious for having the highest number of rip current fatalities in

After three more drownings, Panama City Beach is now deadliest in U.S. this year

Long Beach in Panama City Beach, Florida, USA is known as the Emerald Coast in the Panhandle. Taken in January 2018. Photo and Caption: Darlene Stanley/Shutterstock.com After three more fatalities over the weekend, Panama City Beach in Florida is officially the deadliest beach in the United States thus far in 2023. Three people drowned and

After being attacked on her arms, legs, and stomach by a shark, a 13-year-old Florida girl fought back

Great White Shark – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Martin Prochazkacz A 13-year-old girl successfully fought off a shark in the waters off Fort Pierce, Florida, and is now recovering from bites on her body, arm, finger, and knee. Ella Reed lives across the street from the beach, but she encountered what she believes to

Unknown object appears on a Florida beach, sparks speculation among beachgoers

Mysterious object appears on Florida beach – Credit: Volusia County At Daytona Beach Shores in Volusia County, Florida, there is something peaking through the beach that has locals and officials buzzing with curiosity. Volusia County Beach Safety and beachgoers recently spotted the mysterious object, according to a series of announcements sent by county officials via

Safety tips for beachgoers after recent shark attacks in Florida

Woman swimming with shark swimming beneath her – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Willyam Bradberry People are growing concerned after multiple shark attacks have occurred across Florida. Recently, a teen survived a scary attack in North Florida on June 30, while a young woman was hospitalized after a recent attack while swimming in the Florida