Barrier islands, long, narrow strips of sand, buffer the mainland from the power of the ocean. In the eastern U.S., barrier islands cover 2,300 miles of shoreline. Naturally, they're always moving.

Law enforcement escorted people out of the barrier islands due to dangerous conditions following Hurricane Helene. Pinellas County Officials said barrier islands will remain closed. Pennsylvania ...

If you're searching for a slower-paced destination, Kiawah Island offers a peaceful, luxurious escape. Less than 30 miles from charming Downtown Charleston, this barrier island offers guests an ...

Hurricane Milton caused more damage to some barrier islands that were still recovering from a previous hurricane. Storm surge swept into some of the same areas hit by Hurricane Ian two years ago.

Helene and Milton's one-two punch was devastating for barrier island communities in Sarasota, Manatee and Pinellas counties. But DeSantis pointed out that West Central Florida isn't the only ...

VERO BEACH− Barrier island residents worked to salvage and secure their belongings from roofless, partially collapsed homes, whose interiors showed the devastation of wind and water damage ...

Topsail Island towns are banding together in an attempt to reduce the presence of the invasive plant that chokes out native ...

A study has found concerning new evidence of long-term declines in coral reef fish around highly visited inshore islands of ...

Siesta Key resident considers leaving after flooding nightmare. Midnight Pass flowing freely again. Sarasota city officials reported that barrier islands residents and businesses are expected to get ...

MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — Law enforcement escorted people out of the barrier islands due to dangerous conditions following Hurricane Helene. Pinellas County officials said barrier islands will ...

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Palm Beach County officials have issued mandatory evacuations for residents in mobile homes, low-lying areas and barrier islands as Tropical Storm Nicole approaches ...

However, there's now a reason to celebrate as many barrier island businesses are reopening. After extensive clean-ups and renovations, many shops and restaurants reopened on Friday. Now ...