On one of those 26 unguarded beaches, Treasure Shores Beach Park, the rough surf on May 9 claimed the life of an 18-year-old Sebastian River High School student, Calvin Deshawn Peart. He only had six ...

The alerts arrive just as warm weather draws larger crowds to the beach. Warnings against swimming in the ocean have been issued for California, Hawaii, Alabama, Florida and North Carolina.

In addition, a Beach Hazards Statement is in effect along Florida's eastern coastline, expanding the warning zone and raising awareness of additional marine hazards. The Suncoast region is seeing ...