James P. “Mac” McCarthy Regional Surf Lifesaving Championships will take place on July 23 and 24. People can watch the competition for free.

A red flag warning was in effect warning Volusia County beachgoers of strong rip currents over the Independence Day holiday ...

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (WESH) – A calm day at the beach turned to chaos Friday afternoon after officials said three people were struck by lightning. The Volusia County Beach Safety said a 29 ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has identified 10 dangers at beaches. Volusia County, with its beach driving, adds another.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Earlier this week in Volusia County, a canoer capsized and lost his paddle, but luckily was spotted by Air One and rescued by a beach safety jet ski.

With a national lifeguard shortage affecting Volusia, the county's beach safety teams are also putting in extra effort to recruit new lifeguards and keep Volusia’s 47 miles of beach safe.

Volusia County and Flagler Beach officials said they're bringing in extra staff to help keep people safe. But people should follow safety tips, too.

Driving on the beach can put sea turtle and sea bird nests in danger, so it’s important to only drive on beaches where and when it’s allowed. Driving on the beach is more common in Volusia and ...

The affordable housing incentives include density bonuses and fee waivers. Here's a look at those and other actions by the Volusia County Council.

Incidents like these, which happen even though Volusia County has safety rules, tend to reignite debate on whether beach driving should be allowed.

Volusia County has suspended beach driving and closed beach restrooms and showers, and coastal and inlet parks for the remainder of the day due to Hurricane Helene’s incoming effects.