Strong east winds persisted overnight and throughout the day Thursday, building the surf to more than five feet and creating ...

It's a mess out there, say researchers.

Families are still enjoying the area but staying out of the water.

Researchers warn Gulf Coast sargassum levels could reach record highs ...

The waves of summer visitors arriving at some Gulf Coast beaches this month are encountering a problem: Seaweed is everywhere ...

First court appearance for driver accused of killing toll booth worker in Daytona Beach Shores ...

Nestled along the coast of Texas are a collection of beach getaway destinations that'll make you feel like you booked an ...

A majority of drowning deaths in Alabama and Florida involve tourists.

Delray Beach edged out several sites near Fort Lauderdale and along the Gulf coast to win USA TODAY's top honor. Here's why.

Waterfront living along the Florida Panhandle and Gulf Shores offers incredible views, boating access, and coastal beauty.

Located within the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge system, Talucah Beach sits on the shores of Wheeler Lake, which is ...

The annual Dr. Beach report is out, ranking the 10 best beaches in the U.S. for 2026, from Hawaii to Florida to Cape Cod.