beaches

St. Petersburg is among the cities and counties that could move forward under a new state law that allows them to ban smoking and vaping at locally controlled beaches and parks.

Beach umbrellas can turn into a wind-blown danger if not secured properly.

Caladesi Island, in Dunedin, climbed to No. 2 in Dr. Beach's national rankings — only one of two Florida beaches to make the top 10.

And a local tourism leader says the weekend's numbers might even break records.

A record 36 million people visited Florida in the first quarter of 2022.

In the greater Tampa Bay region, mats are installed at four beaches: Treasure Island, Gulfport, St Petersburg - Spa Beach, and Indian Rocks Beach. Several others, like Clearwater, are making their way through the extensive permitting process.

Tourists visiting Caladesi Island this summer will be swimming in one of the nation’s best beaches.

If you're planning to head to a Pinellas beach and want to check the county's dashboard to see how busy it is, you won't be able to see real-time…

Hernando County park and beach locations will reopen starting Wednesday.Hernando County commissioners on Tuesday voted to reopen all parks and beaches,…

Flagler County will reopen its beaches on Sunday, April 26, with some restrictions on allowed activities.

Sarasota County Commissioners have voted to reopen beaches.But there will be restrictions.Beginning Monday, people will be able to walk, swim and fish at…

Pinellas County Commissioners did not vote Thursday on easing restrictions to local beaches, but it’s still under consideration.During a three-hour public…