Madeira Beach Gets First Beach Mat For People With Mobility DifficultiesOn Wednesday, Madeira Beach got its first "MobiMat." It's a mat that will help people with mobility disabilities cross through the sand easily.
Florida Ranks Second in U.S. for Total Number of Melanoma CasesKnown for it’s soft white sand and beautiful beaches, Florida ranks high on the list for many things. But it also ranks second in the U.S. for total number of melanoma cases. E
Red Tide Current Status In Southwest FloridaThe Red Tide is still being found in Southwest Florida, over the past week Karenia Brevis also known as K. Brevis, was detected in 63 samples, as of June 18, 2021.
Water Quality Advisory Issued For Anclote River Park BeachThe Florida Department of Health in Pasco County has issued a water quality advisory for Anclote River Park Beach.
Woman Finds Wedding Ring After Losing It In The Ocean Six Days EarlierIsliany Rawshdeh says after looking for her ring for six days, she almost lost hope, until one local group found it five feet under water.
Clearwater Fire And Rescue Offering Junior Lifeguard Summer CampThe Clearwater Fire and Rescue beach lifeguards will be offering two summer camps for junior lifeguards this summer.
Officials Announce 'Incident Action Plan' Ahead of Busiest Beach HolidaysIn preparation for two of the busiest beach holidays coming up, Manatee County government officials partnered up with law enforcement to announce their plan to tackle safety for both visitors and locals.
Single-Engine Plane Makes Emergency Landing On Treasure Island BeachA single-engine plane made an emergency landing on Treasure Island Beach, Sunday. The aftermath was captured by bystanders.
Hillsborough County Issues Health Advisory For Two Tampa BeachesTwo Tampa beaches have been identified as health hazards due to high bacteria levels in the water.
Video: Newly Hatched Turtle Scuttling Into The Ocean Before Hurricane IsaiasAs Hurricane Isaias threatened the East Coast of Florida on Sunday, a beachgoer captured this adorable video of a freshly hatched turtle making its way to the ocean in Vero Beach, Florida.
Manatee & Pinellas Cty. Beaches Undergo $17M In Shoreline RestorationThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is leading a $17 million shore protection project along the coastline in Manatee County. With federal and state funding, they’re working with the county to help preserve and maintain the coastal environment prior to potential hurricane damage.
UPDATE: Lightning Strike At Clearwater Beach Sends 2 To HospitalClearwater Police and Clearwater Fire & Rescue are on scene of a lightning strike with two victims on the North part of Clearwater Beach. The call came in at about 2:15 p.m. as a line of storms moved onshore from the Gulf of Mexico.
July 4th Weekend: What To Expect On Pinellas BeachesIf you’re worried about overcrowding, pay attention to parking. One of the ways the city regulates beach population is through parking space capacity, which also matches up closely with those distancing protocols.
July 4th Beach Plans In Pinellas CountyPinellas County officials discuss beach plans ahead of July 4th weekend. “We’ve been receiving a lot of emails asking us to close the beaches,”