The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department has a new tool in its tool box -- a rip current simulator advancing water rescue technology for local first responders.

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. — St. Lucie County residents and visitors will have the chance to learn life-saving skills this summer through free rip current safety demonstrations at local public pools. The ...

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Welcome to the office for lifeguard and EMT Isabelle Dawson. "Something our training captain always says is, 'the water will always win,'" she said. The waves brushing against ...