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Longwood man, 86, dies after being caught in rip current off Daytona Beach Shores
Read full article: Longwood man, 86, dies after being caught in rip current off Daytona Beach ShoresAn 86-year-old man from Longwood died after being caught in a rip current in an unguarded area of Daytona Beach Shores, according to Volusia County Beach Safety.
‘We don’t go out there:’ Family shares how they stay safe at the beach during holiday weekend
Read full article: ‘We don’t go out there:’ Family shares how they stay safe at the beach during holiday weekendThere's still time left to enjoy the holiday weekend, and should you spend some of that time at the beach, but it's important to keep water safety in mind.
Total of 570 rescued on Volusia County beaches over the weekend, officials say
Read full article: Total of 570 rescued on Volusia County beaches over the weekend, officials sayA total of 570 people were rescued from Volusia County’s beaches over the Independence Day weekend, according to county beach officials.
Rip currents remain a threat for coastal Central Florida through Fourth of July
Read full article: Rip currents remain a threat for coastal Central Florida through Fourth of JulyDangerous rip currents will linger at all area beaches through late tonight and moderate to high rip current risks are expected along our area beaches for the majority of the upcoming week.
4 airlifted to hospitals after 8 rescued at Florida Panhandle beach
Read full article: 4 airlifted to hospitals after 8 rescued at Florida Panhandle beachOfficials say eight people were rescued at a Florida Panhandle beach as weather forecasters predicted a high chance for rip currents in the Gulf of Mexico.
Should beaches use traffic lights to warn swimmers of dangerous waters?
Read full article: Should beaches use traffic lights to warn swimmers of dangerous waters?Beach warning flags are used to let people know when it’s not safe to get in the water, but this county is looking to change the way it warns swimmers.
Family, football team remembers ‘exemplary’ teen who drowned in Daytona Beach
Read full article: Family, football team remembers ‘exemplary’ teen who drowned in Daytona BeachThe drowning of an Altamonte Springs teenager last week in Daytona Beach has left a community of youth football players and supporters devastated.
No fireworks allowed, unpredictable weather expected July 4 weekend on Volusia beaches
Read full article: No fireworks allowed, unpredictable weather expected July 4 weekend on Volusia beachesNo fireworks, no alcohol, no pets: Volusia County refreshed all potential Independence Day beachgoers of what rules they’re expected to follow on the seashore.
Here’s how to escape the grip of life-threatening rip currents
Read full article: Here’s how to escape the grip of life-threatening rip currentsRip currents are shallow, localized currents that quickly flow away from the shoreline toward the ocean. They claim about 100 lives annually across the U.S.
Volusia County beach patrols gear up for week of rough rip currents
Read full article: Volusia County beach patrols gear up for week of rough rip currentsRip currents are strengthening along Central Florida's coasts. Volusia County Beach Safety said two people drowned in them over the weekend including a 10-year-old.