Strong onshore winds and a High Surf Advisory hit Jacksonville Saturday. Gusts to 45 mph and life‑threatening rip currents are expected along the coast.

UF/IFAS experiments in the Ichetucknee show native Elimia snails can curb algae — but low dissolved oxygen and dense mats determine whether they can do the job.

Patchy fog clears to a warm, sunny day with inland highs near 86°F. A strong northeast wind will roughen surf and beaches this weekend.

Dense fog will slow Thursday morning commutes in Jacksonville; dangerous rip currents threaten area beaches into tonight.

High surf and a high rip‑current risk make Jacksonville beaches dangerous today; expect gusty northeast winds and a brief window for storms this afternoon.

The Center for Biological Diversity notified the administration it will sue after NOAA declined to list the American horseshoe crab under the ESA. The move spotlights debates over biomedical bleeding, harvest quotas and coastal protections.

Wind advisory and high surf today. Gusts up to 45 mph and dangerous rip currents through Wednesday.

Cuts to federal renourishment funding have put Tybee Island's planned sand placement in limbo, leaving dunes, access points and the local budget exposed.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he signed a bill to speed shoreline restoration and protect public beach access, framing it as part of the state’s resilience push.

Cool, frosty pockets inland this morning with a Freeze Warning through 9 a.m.; sunny and breezy with highs near 62°F and a moderate rip current risk at the beaches.

A WESH video captured sudden, damaging gusts in Palm Coast as a severe line moved through Central Florida, toppling small trees and scattering debris.

Severe storms, damaging gusts and marine advisories coming Monday. Move outdoor plans inside.

Patchy fog this morning gives way to likely showers and thunderstorms this afternoon; a strong cold front Monday could bring damaging winds and isolated tornadoes.