A new Florida law makes it easier for local governments to allow the public to access the beach even when there are disputes over private property, an issue that has often been hotter than the middle ...

Escambia County may be adding lifeguards to public areas of Perdido Key Beach that have never had them before now. Commissioners will be asked to approve the purchase of three lifeguard towers at this ...

Many people have memories of enjoying Perdido Key Beach with their families as a kid, including Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh. However, commissioners say more public access is needed to ...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- An Escambia County commissioner says a "bombshell discovery" has uncovered a dramatic change to how beachgoers can enjoy Perdido Key. A clause found in a near 75-year-old land ...

PERDIDO KEY, Fla. (WKRG) — There are currently no lifeguards on Perdido Key beaches, as most of the beaches are privately owned. This is causing concern amongst residents after recent fatalities. As ...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County has reopened Perdido Beach Access #2, News 5 has learned. The public regained use as of 10 a.m. March 15. The beach access was closed while crews ...

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- Escambia County is now discussing ways to improve safety on the beaches of Perdido Key. Escambia County Fire Rescue says they've responded to a dozen water rescues in that ...

Senate Bill 1622 allows county government authority to recognize recreational customary use of beaches It's a way to get around costly legal battles over private versus public beach access ...