Rip current statement issued for Central West Florida until 2 a.m. Sunday

The National Weather Service issued a rip current statement at 1:57 a.m. on Saturday from 10 a.m. until Sunday 2 a.m. The ...

How to spot and survive a rip current

Signs of a rip current include a gap of calm water, churning water, or a line of debris moving away from shore. If caught in ...

2 people die after drowning in suspected rip currents in Florida: "It's so tragic"

Local authorities in Florida say two people died over the weekend after drowning in suspected rip currents. Cristian ...
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Rip currents are killers in Florida, so why do we ignore warnings?

As of April 15, 14 people across the United States have died in the "surf zone," including two in Cocoa Beach April 14.
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Father dies after saving kids who were caught in a rip current while vacationing in Florida

JUNO BEACH, Fla. — A family vacation in Florida turned tragic last week, when a dad from Maine died after rescuing two of his children who were caught in a rip tide. Ryan and Emily Jennings and their ...

Cocoa Beach drownings spark debate over lifeguard funding

Two recent Cocoa Beach drownings highlight Brevard County's lifeguard shortage and budget debate. Who should pay for safety?