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 ...

If the wind is blowing steadily toward the shore, the risk of rip currents increases, but other factors and features can also make them more likely. They are not always easy to spot, so these are said ...

Forecasters also warned of hazardous surf conditions, with waves between six and eight feet and strong northeast winds gusting up to 35 mph. The dangerous conditions are expected to last through the ...

Knowing how to respond can save your life. Should you ever be caught in a rip current, the NSRI urges you not to panic. Instead, float on your back to stay calm and save energy. Then try to swim out ...