OCEAN RESCUE

Beachgoers enjoy sunny weather, water as Beach Safety Alert continues over the weekend

Due to the heightened beach condition from Hurricane Fiona and the incoming cold front Friday, Ocean Rescue lifeguards at Jacksonville Beach issued a Beach Safety Alert lasting throughout the weekend due to dangerous and life-threatening beach conditions.

Hurricane Fiona, incoming cold front churn up dangerous beach conditions

It’s important to remember, even if the weather is beautiful outside, rip currents are a hidden danger.

Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue reports a record high number of calls in June

Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue is reporting a record number of calls-for-service. On Saturday, June 25, lifeguards responded to 56, a record number for June.

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.

12-year-old bitten by shark in Fernandina Beach

A 12-year-old girl was bitten by a shark on Sunday afternoon at Seaside Park in Fernandina Beach, according to the Fernandina Beach Fire Department.

A coastal flood advisory and a rip current statement in effect for 6 regions in the area