A Halifax Army veteran is being remembered as a hero after he drowned while saving family from a rip current in Florida.

With summer vacation just around the corner, we asked experts, advisors and parents to weigh in on the best summer vacation ...

Alligator mating season is underway in Florida as the state's estimated 1.3 million alligators, found in all 67 counties, look for love.

A Tampa Bay area beach can add another top ranking to its list, with a new report ranking it No. 1 in the U.S., placing it ...

Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 in Florida, according to the Florida Department of Health.

Rip currents are among the deadliest natural hazards at beaches across the U.S. and can endanger even experienced swimmers.

A pair of North Atlantic right whales seen off Florida in the Gulf may be headed back north after being seen in Bimini in the ...

Travelers to Florida are often battling crowds, especially when it comes to scoring the best spot on the beach. But here, you'll only need to avoid sea turtles.

Lobbyist David Ramba, who opposed passage of the same legislation last year, representing Bradenton Beach, Daytona Beach, ...

Wondering what that smell is at the beach? Sargassum has made its return to Florida beaches for 2025. Will this be a record ...

Siesta Beach, a Florida beach prized for its soft, white-quartz sand earned the 42nd spot on the World’s 50 Best Beaches 2025 ...

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville warns of a high rip current risk in Northeast Florida, advising beachgoers in ...