Clearwater Beach

The police department is working with hotels and beach commanders on flyers, signs and social media to spread the word about the ban on smoking and vaping before handing out citations.

Spring breakers may be exposed to another outbreak of red tide, which is being pushed by southerly winds to some of the region's most heavily visited beaches.

According to MobiMat, about 30 public parks and beaches in Florida have the non-slip, rubber mats that allow people to stay in their wheelchairs. Cost, tides and sea turtle nests are factors in acquiring them.

WUSF Staff Eight people visiting Clearwater Beach Sunday afternoon were injured by a lightning strike. Clearwater Police say the lightning struck one...