When it comes to the ocean, there are several safety tips you should keep in mind before going for a swim this summer.

Pepper Park and Waveland Beach. Martin County staffs four beaches, while Indian River County has seven with lifeguards.

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office is investigating a panga boat that washed ashore near Pacific Coast Highway May 22.

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