Depending on how you look at it; rip currents can either be your best friend or your worst nightmare. These powerful flowing ...

We're diving into everything you've ever wondered about rip currents to help keep you and your loved ones safe in the water.

If you're one of the millions of people who'll be hitting the beach this summer, make sure you know what to do if you ever find yourself caught in a rip current while swimming. Here's what you should ...

Rip currents have killed 285 people in Florida over the past 16 years. Rip current advisories are issued by the NWS - and beach flags also indicate dangerous conditions. Why do so many ignore the ...

Just in time for spring break, one Florida lifeguard agency has a new tool for teaching swimmers how to survive deadly rip currents. Volusia County Beach Safety, whose officers and lifeguards oversee ...

After persistent rain, the clouds are expected to clear over Palm Beach in coming days. But forecasters are still warning beachgoers about an increased risk for hazards — including rip currents — ...

As of April 15, 14 people across the United States have died in the "surf zone," including two in Cocoa Beach April 14.