Wildfires can spread quickly and suddenly. During dry periods use extra caution with potential fire hazards.

Heat can be a silent but serious health issue. Make sure to dress for summer – lightweight & light-colored clothing.

Overexposure to the sun is easy to do in our area. Of course, sunburn is an immediate effect but long-term problems – skin cancer and cataracts – are potentially more significant.

Rip currents are powerful currents of water flowing away from shore and is estimated to be the cause of more than 100 deaths per year on U.S. shorelines.

“Turn Around, Don’t Drown” is the National Weather Service motto. Never drive through a flooded roadway.

Outdoor activities along with frequent thunderstorms are lethal combinations in Florida & Georgia each year.

The First Coast has had several noteworthy tornado outbreaks the last few years &, of course, there were the deadly tornadoes that ripped through Central Florida just this past February.

Take care of yourself - Respect spiders and snakes...

Based on information provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 35 boating accidents were reported in Duval County in 2005.

In 2005, 382 Florida residents and 73 non-residents drowned. Of these, 74 of the Florida residents and 4 of the non-residents were children age 4 and under.

Never leave your pet alone in a vehicle. Even with the windows open, a parked car, truck or van can quickly become a furnace on a hot day--and overheating can kill an animal.

For many people, summer means outdoors, food and fun. Nothing beats hanging out with your favorite people and your family pets.

The best way to protect your family from the effects of a disaster is to have a disaster plan. If you are a pet owner, that plan must include your pets.

After the events of Hurricane Katrina, there is absolutely no reason for the citizens of Jacksonville and Northeast Florida to not be prepared for the upcoming hurricane season.

Carrie Speight of Jacksonville warns parents to never become complacent while watching their kids.

While many of us choose to live in Florida for the purpose of enjoying the sunshine, those rays can be harmful for our skin.

It’s one of the most common injuries lifeguards at Jacksonville Beach see every summer- heat exhaustion.

If you are unfortunate enough to get bit this summer by one of our furry friends, the first thing you should do is thoroughly clean the area with soap and water.

While insect bites are annoying, fortunately most are not harmful. Typically a bite from insects like mosquitoes, fleas and flies will produce a small, itchy bump that lasts a few hours to a few days.

By now you've probably seen a few dozen children fly past you at a mall as if they were wearing roller skates.

Wearing a helmet may not be the "cool" thing to do, but it will save your life like it did mine.

Camping can be a great way to enjoy the great outdoors. And what's better than sitting around the camp fire?

It's time to fire up that grill and enjoy those steamy summer nights. But be warned gas and charcoal grills are blamed for thousands of fires every year.

Nothing says the 4th of July like fireworks. For many of us the public displays just aren't enough- we want to set-off our own.