Florida officials say a 54-year-old swimmer died in rough waves fueled by Hurricane Bill. ...more

August 23, 2009

Authorities say a man died after rescuing two boys caught in rip currents off the coast of South Florida. ...more

April 26, 2009

Authorities say two swimmers and a kayaker drowned off Panhandle beaches over the Easter weekend. ...more

April 13, 2009

Before Hurricane Gustav made its approach toward the Louisiana coastline today, it had begun casting winds and waves that were felt Sunday in Florida. ...more

September 1, 2008

As Hurricane Gustav churns north in the Gulf of Mexico, the monster storm's reach will bring pounding surf and rip currents along with bands of rain and gusty winds to the Tampa Bay area through what's left of the holiday weekend. ...more

August 31, 2008

Florida could be bracketed by hurricanes this weekend as one churns through the Gulf of Mexico and another meanders in the Atlantic Ocean. ...more

August 29, 2008

By the weekend, Florida could be bracketed by hurricanes as one churns through the Gulf of Mexico and another meanders in the Atlantic Ocean. ...more

August 28, 2008

TAMPA - As Hurricane Noel rockets north, forecasters expect the storm not only to grow larger but also more powerful as it eventually threatens Nova Scotia. ...more

November 2, 2007

Canadian mystery novelist Maureen Jennings said she felt terrible that a man died while trying to rescue her from rip currents. ...more

October 24, 2007