Redington Beach

Waterfront property owners have gone to a federal appeals court after a U.S. district judge sided with Redington Beach in a dispute about public beach access.

It means the public can access parts of the beach that are privately owned. Those property owners argued the ordinance was an unconstitutional “taking” of their private property.

Mayor David Will said the measure, which was vetoed by Gov. DeSantis, would have removed residents’ ability to do what they think is best for their community.

They're currently not allowed on its public beach. A vote could mean they would also be illegal on private beaches.

The decision sends the case back to district court for “further determination” about whether Redington Beach had properly established customary use of the disputed portions of the beach.

Wildlife officials spent Monday rescuing a group of five whales that beached themselves on Redington Beach that morning.Officials with Clearwater Marine…