Beach news recap from Labor Day weekend
Labor Day weekend had packed beaches during the holiday but also a number of unfortunate incidents at the beach. Of all the things, there was a drowning in Daytona Beach, another man who died in...
View ArticleWeekend outlook: lingering rip current risk, fewer lifeguards
The National Weather Service is still warning swimmers that potentially dangerous rip currents persist, though Hurricane Katia has already passed. The storm sent a potent ocean swell to local shores,...
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Surf’s on for New Smyrna Beach contest on Saturday
The ESA NCFL (Eastern Surfing Association North Central Florida ) will hold contest #3 for the season at the inlet in New Smyrna Beach tomorrow morning. The contest is sponsored by Quiet Flight and...
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News recap: rare dolphin, sharks, and loggerhead sea turtles
My colleague Gary Taylor kept up with a couple of beach stories, while I’ve had to tend to other beats over the past few days. Here’s a quick run down: A rare Risso’s dolphin beached itself in New...
View ArticleWeather outlook: high, choppy surf and cool weather
You may not see the throngs of sun worshippers, but there are some who like these cooler days at the beach. The surf today was about 3 to 5 feet, rough and choppy, and it’s pushing up the high tide...
View ArticleWeekend outlook: rainy, but possible surf conditions on Saturday
This past week at the beach has been quiet, but there were still a few sunny, warm afternoons that you could enjoy out there. This weekend’s forecast calls for rainy, so the weather may be...
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Surfrider Foundation – Volusia/Flagler chapter meets tonight
The Volusia/Flagler chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will have its monthly chapter meeting tonight, 7 p.m., at Jerry’s Italian Grill & Tiki Bar, 33 Inlet Harbor Rd. in Ponce Inlet. The chapter...
View ArticleWeekend outlook: choppy surf, cool weather, fewer man-o-wars
This week’s cooler, overcast weather hasn’t been the best beach weather. This weekend promises more of the same and the surf will kick up throughout the weekend, said Volusia County Beach Patrol Capt....
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Volusia lifeguard tryouts scheduled for Feb. 25
Interested in becoming a Volusia County lifeguard? Tryouts for the summer lifeguard positions will be held at three locations, starting Feb. 25 in Port Orange. Applicants must be at least 17 and be...
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Western Atlantic Pro Surf Series returns to New Smyrna
Billed as the East Coast’s only pro surfing tour, the Western Atlantic Pro Surf Series returns to New Smyrna Beach this week with the Kona Pro 2012. Surfers will be at the inlet from March 8 to 11 and...
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