swimming safety

To beat this early summer heat, the water is a common place to go for relief. But before making any beach or boating plans, it’s imperative to know how to keep yourself and others safe. The Coast Guard emphasizes prioritizing your safety this summer. “The biggest concern is you don’t have an extra set of eyes to look out...

According to officials, sewage discharges from the tropical storm may have caused some contamination.

With the potential for record breaking heat today, many people are heading to state parks, but right now, the state doesn’t have enough lifeguards to staff all the state parks so they have a warning for anyone who plans on swimming. “You would just want to go in up to your knees or your waist,” said State Parks Water...

With the potential for record breaking heat today, many people are heading to state parks, but right now, the state doesn’t have enough lifeguards to staff all the state parks so they have a warning for anyone who plans on swimming

Residents near one state park are raising concerns over visitors seen swimming in prohibited areas who they said were also acting recklessly.