These flags offer a quick glimpse into what beach-goers can expect water conditions to be like for swimming along the beach. A green flag means that beach conditions are calm. Waves are low or ...

"People associate the beach with relaxation and the communal atmosphere makes this an ideal setting," she said.Carlson leads the group, which can range from 15 to 35 participants, in weekly summer ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH − For Daryl Paul, it's vital for beachgoers to understand deadly rip currents can exist even under calm surf conditions ... perpendicular to the shoreline and cause water ...