Breaking News
World & Nation
A one-mile stretch of beach will be closed this weekend after a helicopter survey Friday showed dozens of sharks off the coast.
Aug. 25, 2001
In the ninth shark attack off New Smyrna Beach in the last week, surfer Ben Gibbs was bitten on his left thigh and right foot.
Aug. 26, 2001
At least seven people were attacked by sharks along Florida’s eastern coast last week as sharks hunted for fish on their northward migratory route.
April 15, 2001
A Florida sheriff was killed on his 47th birthday in an accident at a charity school bus race in New Smyrna Beach, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Oct. 16, 2006
Travel & Experiences
We’ve visited many Central Florida dog parks and a dog beach in New Smyrna, but our longtime sentimental favorite is West Orange Dog Park in Winter Garden.
June 2, 2016
The storm’s devastation appears far worse than in the aftermath of Frances, based on an aerial survey.
March 20, 2019
California
A popular Atlantic surfing beach was reopened a week after it had been closed because of repeated shark attacks and sightings.
Aug. 31, 2001
Officials said they will decide today whether to reopen an area where at least nine people have been bitten by sharks in the last week.
Aug. 27, 2001
Science & Medicine
Dennis A. Powers, a former director of Stanford University’s Hopkins Marine Station, has died.
Dec. 23, 2003
Two Maryland college students on spring break were beaten and stabbed to death, police said.
April 18, 1998