Hurricane Erin will be hundreds of miles from the Massachusetts coast, but it could still cause problems at beaches.

Hurricane Erin, now a Category 2 hurricane, won't make landfall on the U.S. East Coast, but it will impact residents and visitors at North Carolina's Outer Banks.

New York City beaches will be closed heading into the weekend as Hurricane Erin is expected to cause dangerous rip currents throughout the area. Multiple city and state

Flesh-eating bacteria is spreading to more beaches. The Vibrio vulnificus bacteria is usually found in beaches along the Gulf Coast. But the eastern seaboard is now seeing an uptick in cases. Experts believe climate change is helping the germs spread north.

Public access to 'private' beaches on Perdido Key led to lawsuits against Escambia County and others. A new law puts litigation on hold.

Cayo Costa is still open to private vessels from 8 a.m. until sunset, though, so it might just take a couple of networking connections to enjoy the glittering beaches. After all, it is near an exclusive beach town that is a "favorite among the rich and ...

Pokemon-like sea creature with painful sting forces beaches in Spain to close - Popular Costa Blanca spots were shut after the sea creature was found on the shore

Less beaches across Massachusetts on Thursday, but the number of beach closures continues to be several dozen. At this point in the week, 50 are closed, most of them due to high levels of bacteria, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health ...