Beaches

An effort to impose minimum regulations on the parasailing industry, aided by video of a ghastly accident last summer that went viral on the Internet, is…

These cousins of the shark send thousands of waders and surfers yelping for medical help each year. A powerful toxin in the barb of the ray's tail triggers a "knifelike pain" that can last for hours. Best prevention? Do the "stingray shuffle."

NPR's Russell Lewis got quite a view from the beach Monday as a hammerhead cruised among swimmers. Check the picture he snapped.

It's the middle of turtle nesting season, as adult turtles are coming ashore to lay their eggs. But Sarasota and Manatee beaches are seeing a high number…

It isn't exactly beach weather outside, but if you're looking for sand, you can find plenty at MOSI this week.A 15-ton sand sculpture now sits in front of…

You may have seen them on the beach, getting lovey-dovey in broad daylight. Perhaps you did your best to look away.But we’re not talking about college…

The Pinellas County Health Department issued a saltwater beach advisory for five Pinellas beaches:Sand Key Park, ClearwaterHoneymoon Island, DunedinIndian…

Tropical Storm Debby caused only about 3 feet of storm surge but that was propelled by high winds for more than 24 hours. That was enough for beach…