The presence of Portuguese man-of-wars along the coast tends to increase in the spring and summer, but can pose a danger to beach goers.

As the summer heat simmers down and the Atlantic hurricane season comes to a close, locals and tourists alike are heading to South Florida's beaches in droves. But there is an oddly shaped hazard that ...

South Florida’s scorching summers mean many beachgoers wait until winter to stroll along the white sand. But those who aren’t native to South Florida may be surprised when their beach walk takes them ...

Man o’ war and blue jellyfish have been spotted washing ashore along Florida’s Space Coast. Experts warn the animals’ tentacles can still sting, even when dead, causing painful welts. Beachgoers are ...

The Portuguese man o war is often mistaken for a jellyfish, but it is actually a colony of specialized organisms working together. Each part performs a different role, from floating and movement to ...