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Officials identified the victim as a 49-year-old man from Memphis, Tenn.

As the weather warms and spring continues to draw near, beachgoers will soon crowd the beach again and splash in the Gulf. While it may be exciting to think about donning those swimsuits and snorkels …

Gulf Shores Fire and Beach Rescue works to protect beachgoers from harm when needed, and getting there fast is critical. Supply chain issues have stalled the process of replacing essential parts for …

Each year, approximately 6-8 million visitors travel to the Alabama Gulf Coast to enjoy one of its greatest commodities, the white sandy beaches and clear Gulf waters. Unfortunately, those same …

The sheriff of Bay County, Florida said he was beyond frustrated at the tragic and unnecessary deaths. They included a 35-year-old former NFL player drowned by rip tides in the area on Tuesday.

Days like this are a concern for beach safety officials. It’s not just the rip current risk but also the potential for severe weather to move in. It can turn a fun day at the beach into a dangerous situation, quickly.

Orange Beach and Gulf Shores lifeguards patrolled from both the ground and air over the recent Memorial Day weekend, as helicopters from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency hovered over crowded …

”July 3rd, 2014, It’s a day I will never forget,” explained WSFA 12 News Anchor Sally Pitts, discussing the PSA. “In it, I share my personal story about watching someone lose their life after getting caught in a rip current.”

GULF SHORES — When you hear "Hangout Music Festival," what comes to mind? Does your mind rage over the worry of traffic congestion, the 35,000 tourists dancing on the beach and the loss of …

The Gulf Shores City Council recently backed an ordinance requiring beachside condos to post BEach Safe Campaign information about beach flag warnings and rip currents. The ordinance comes as the campaign ramps up one year after beach rescues and drownings plummeted.