DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – As Spring Break approaches, a new tool is being used in Volusia County to give swimmers firsthand experience of the dangers of rip currents. Volusia County Beach Safety on ...

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Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue officials will use the devices to educate the public, and classes will be announced soon.

"It's definitely a strong current. It's nothing to mess around with," an EMT lifeguard said after testing the equipment.

The National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory for the region with a specific warning for local beaches. The advisory extends through 3 a.m. Wednesday morning. Experts are predicting ...

Hurricane Erin is barreling along the Atlantic seaboard and bringing with it dangerously high water levels, waves and rip currents. The safest move is to avoid the water altogether, but knowing what ...

Every year, countless beachgoers fall victim to a hidden threat — rip currents. These powerful channels of water can pull even strong swimmers away from the shore, turning a relaxing day at the beach ...

Two people were rescued from the ocean near Marina on Sunday after being swept into the water by a rip current near 8th ...

On Saturday at 2:08 a.m. an updated rip current statement was released by the National Weather Service in effect until 8 p.m. for Monmouth and Ocean counties. "Rip currents can sweep even the best ...

Ocean City officials are warning of high rip current risks this weekend, advising beachgoers to exercise caution and swim only when lifeguards are on duty. Capt. Butch Arbin of Ocean City Beach Patrol ...