The three-day weekend that most see as the unofficial "start of summer" in the U.S. is just over a week away. Memorial Day weekend, for a lot of Floridians, brings the first big beach day of the ...

Florida beaches already have lifeguards and safety patrols, but one part of the state might want to consider summoning Paul Revere: The threats in Volusia County can come both by land and by sea. Two ...

Only a few beaches in Florida permit vehicles to drive on the sand, primarily in Volusia, St. Johns, Duval and Nassau counties. Most Florida colleges and public schools have their 2026 spring breaks ...

Beach driving costs vary by county and residency status. Driving is permitted on designated Volusia County beaches and at Huguenot Memorial Park in Duval County. Nassau County restricts beach driving ...