Aunt says teen ‘loved the water’ after drowning in Daytona Beach
17-year-old dies after being caught in rip current at Florida beach A Central Florida family is mourning the…
Body believed to be missing Orlando teen recovered at Volusia County beach, sheriff says
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Two drownings in less than 72 hours along Volusia County beaches prompted renewed safety…
South Florida families urge boating safety ahead of July 4th after recent tragedies: “… it all starts with education”
With one of the busiest boating weekends of the year about to begin, South Florida boaters and families…
Miami-Dade officials urge boating safety ahead of busy Fourth of July holiday weekend
Miami-Dade officials are urging people to stay safe out on the water as residents across South Florida get…
Tampa joins World’s Largest Swimming Lesson as Bay Area drowning deaths top 1,200 over past decade
The Brief More than 1,200 people drowned across seven Bay Area counties over the past decade, according to…
South Florida shark diving operators push back against Florida Safe Seas Act: “There’s a huge double standard here”
Shark diving operators in South Florida are raising concerns that a bill currently moving through Congress could wipe…
Safety top of mind for lifeguards on busy Memorial Day at beaches
If you need help with the Public File, call (904) 393-9801 At WJXT, we are committed to informing…
From water safety to heat to grilling & more: Safety tips to keep in mind as you recognize Memorial Day
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – Memorial Day has arrived, which means plenty of people will be heading to the…
Warm and breezy with Scattered Storms through Memorial Day for Tallahassee, the Big Bend and South Georgia
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – You guessed it, warm and muggy again to start the day. With many folks…
Grilling and water safety tips issued by JFRD for Memorial Day weekend – Action News Jax
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) and its Emergency Preparedness Division are urging residents…
Boating safety emphasized ahead of Memorial Day weekend as incidents and traffic on the water increase, FWC says
Captain Eduardo Barreto of Sea Tow is patrolling the waters off Key Biscayne ahead of Memorial Day weekend,…
Florida boating accidents rose in 2025 as crowded waterways fueled nearly 700 crashes
Florida’s increasingly crowded waterways had 694 “reportable” boating accidents in 2025, up from 685 in 2024 and 659…