Beach Archive

BP and five Gulf states announced an $18.7 billion settlement Thursday that resolves years of legal fighting over the environmental and economic damage done by the energy giant’s oil spill in 2010.

Despite all of the technology available today, one of the most reliable forms of communication is actually one of the oldest – the two-way radio.

With tourists visiting Navarre Beach in record numbers, lifeguards are bracing themselves for the July Fourth holiday.

Sea turtles are currently in their nesting season, but their efforts to lay eggs can be easily disturbed by people eager to catch a glimpse of them.

Santa Rosa County deputies were summoned to Navarre Towers June 21 after conflict arose between two beach chair vendors.

Sixty-six surfers have set a world record for most people riding a board at once.

As if summer camp on the Gulf of Mexico wasn’t enough, throw in a robot, and it becomes a kid’s dream come true.

Algae bloom was not detected in Pensacola water samples tested by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Monday.

Florida health officials are warning residents and tourists a rare form of flesh-eating, potentially deadly bacteria has made its way to Florida beaches.

Visitors and residents are encouraged to stay out of Gulf waters when red flags are flying. Red flags indicate high surf conditions and a high possibility of rip currents. Even the strongest swimmer can be swept out to sea by a rip current and beach goers are reminded to never underestimate the power of the Gulf of Mexico. On red flag days, knee deep is too deep, according to a release sent by the county last week.