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Warning: Portuguese man o’ war on St. Johns County beaches

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The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about the presence of Portuguese man o’war on St. Johns County beaches.

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Showers end late, More sun and warmer Tuesday

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Warming through Wednesday

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A nice weekend ahead, get outside and enjoy it!

Read full article: A nice weekend ahead, get outside and enjoy it!

Plenty of fun to be had this weekend!

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858 turtle nests have been found in St. Johns County. Now the turtles are hatching and on the move

Read full article: 858 turtle nests have been found in St. Johns County. Now the turtles are hatching and on the move

It’s that time of year again and baby turtles are hatching and running for the ocean in Saint John’s County Beaches.

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Fernandina Beach hotel reopens as ‘Surf & Sand Hotel’ after significant renovations

Read full article: Fernandina Beach hotel reopens as ‘Surf & Sand Hotel’ after significant renovations

A well-known hotel located near the Main Beach Park access in Fernandina Beach has reopened after undergoing major renovations.

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Game-changing gear to make your beach day better. One costs less than $10!

Read full article: Game-changing gear to make your beach day better. One costs less than $10!

From chairs to umbrellas, Consumer Reports' experts reveal their top picks for the gear you'll need for a fun day in the sun.

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A mild day today, but rain moves in this weekend

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What can we expect for Saturday and Sunday?

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Sperm Whale found washed up on St. Augustine Beach

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Members of the St. Johns Sheriff’s Office and workers from other agencies responded to St. Augustine Beach after a small whale washed up in the sand.

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In just 2 weeks, 11 people have died in rip currents along the Gulf Coast

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Within two weeks - 11 people have died in rip currents along the Gulf coast. That’s according to preliminary reports from the National Weather Service.

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Jacksonville Beach one of deadliest beaches in U.S., travel blog finds

Read full article: Jacksonville Beach one of deadliest beaches in U.S., travel blog finds

Florida accounts for seven of the top 10 deadliest beaches in the United States. Travel blog, “Travel Lens”, says Jacksonville Beach is ranked seventh in the nation.

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People living along the coast in St. Johns County are preparing for rough weather and erosion

Read full article: People living along the coast in St. Johns County are preparing for rough weather and erosion

Vilano Beach is dealing with severe erosion caused by previous storms, now people living there are facing another one.

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Summer beats: The best waterproof wireless outdoor speakers

Read full article: Summer beats: The best waterproof wireless outdoor speakers

CR’s experts say it shines in all the right places. It’s good for sound and is very easy to use, and it’s got decent versatility.

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Umbrella swept by wind kills woman at South Carolina beach

Read full article: Umbrella swept by wind kills woman at South Carolina beach

Perreault, 63, died about an hour later at the hospital from chest trauma, Willard said.

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Man describes rescue of possible shark bite victim in Jacksonville Beach

Read full article: Man describes rescue of possible shark bite victim in Jacksonville Beach

A man who was severely injured in the waters off Jacksonville Beach on Saturday might have been bitten by a shark, lifeguards told News4JAX.

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Rip currents kept St. Johns County emergency workers busy over the weekend

Read full article: Rip currents kept St. Johns County emergency workers busy over the weekend

St. Johns County Marine Rescue along with SJC Fire Rescue conducted 2 dozen rescues over the weekend.

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Mickler’s Landing parking lot reopens after months-long dune project

Read full article: Mickler’s Landing parking lot reopens after months-long dune project

Those who wanted to catch the sunrise on the beach near Mickler’s Landing got the perfect parking spot Saturday for the first time in months.

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WATCH: These live beach cameras will make you feel like you’re on vacation

Read full article: WATCH: These live beach cameras will make you feel like you’re on vacation

It doesn’t really matter what time of year it is, there’s almost always a beach calling my name somewhere.

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NHL Commissioner meets with Kyle Beach, offers league's help

Read full article: NHL Commissioner meets with Kyle Beach, offers league's help

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has talked to Kyle Beach about what the league can do to better protect its players after Beach said he was sexually assaulted by an assistant coach in 2010 and his allegations were largely ignored by the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Sailboat washed ashore on beach in St. Johns County

Read full article: Sailboat washed ashore on beach in St. Johns County

A sailboat has washed ashore between Ocean Trace and Dondanville.

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Sea butterflies poke beachgoers along Florida’s coast

Read full article: Sea butterflies poke beachgoers along Florida’s coast

Fiberglass on the beach? Nope, those are sea butterflies.

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Back to normal? Crowds hit the beach for 4th of July weekend

Read full article: Back to normal? Crowds hit the beach for 4th of July weekend

Visitors are heading back to Jacksonville Beach this holiday weekend after several events were canceled in 2020 because of the pandemic.

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What to know if your holiday plans include a trip to a St. Johns County beach

Read full article: What to know if your holiday plans include a trip to a St. Johns County beach

St. Johns County officials are expecting the county’s beaches to be busy over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

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Crowds for Orange Crush far smaller than expected

Read full article: Crowds for Orange Crush far smaller than expected

It’s been a weekend full of music and beach days with Orange Crush in town.

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Floridians flood to Jacksonville beaches for Memorial Day weekend

Read full article: Floridians flood to Jacksonville beaches for Memorial Day weekend

A lot of people are heading to the beach this weekend for the Memorial Day holiday.

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Naval mine washes ashore on South Florida beach

Read full article: Naval mine washes ashore on South Florida beach

A naval mine washes up on the beach in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and it is now in the custody of the U.S. Air Force.

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Massive manta ray photobombs surfer at Florida beach

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SATELLITE BEACH, Fla. – A photographer accidentally snapped “one in a million” shot at Officers Club Beach in Florida over the weekend. Rusty Escandell captured the incredible moment when a giant manta ray did a back flip behind a surfer who was riding a wave. Escandell told WKMG that he was at the beach Sunday with his son, near Patrick Space Force Base, and didn’t even realize what happened. “To be frank with you, I was actually focusing on the surfer. AdEscandell posted the photo to Facebook and received dozens of likes, shares and comments on his own profile and then got hundreds more when the Satellite Beach page shared the snapshot.

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The Latest: Cincinnati increases capacity for AAC title game

Read full article: The Latest: Cincinnati increases capacity for AAC title game

The school said it brought the capacity in line with what’s being allowed for Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals games. 17 Ohio State women’s basketball team canceled Saturday’s game against Iowa because of a spike in positive COVID-19 tests in the Buckeyes program. The Beach didn’t open its season until Dec. 4 and six of its seven games scheduled this month are road games. This will be the third straight game canceled. USC postponed its Pac-12 opener at home against Stanford over the weekend when it first reported the positive COVID-19 test.

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250 students, volunteers help clean up Guana Beach

Read full article: 250 students, volunteers help clean up Guana Beach

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – More than 257 volunteers, mostly students, helped clean up GTMNERR (Guana) Beaches in South Ponte Vedra Beach on Sunday. Some of the schools represented were Ponte Vedra High School, Nease High School, Greenwood High School, Landrum Middle School, Fletcher Middle School, Palm Valley Academy, Ocean Palms Elementary, as well as Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. They collected eight bags of trash, two bags of recycling and more. If you want to get involved, sign up for event emails at www.beachesgogreen.org or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

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Community helps clean Jax Beach after New Year

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