THE LAST TIME Kathie Flood was certified to lifeguard was in 1985. Thirty-plus years later, at 53, she became a lifeguard again. Flood is a software developer, and didn’t have plans to return to the ...

As people flock to beaches, lakes and pools this Memorial Day to celebrate the unofficial start of summer, the swimmers are here - but the lifeguards aren't. At least, that's what some parks ...

Florida’s coastlines are often sold to the world as a paradise, but for those who know the Atlantic, the beauty is deceptive. Beneath the turquoise surface lies a complex system of rip currents and ...

The Lake County YMCA is offering multiple lifeguard certification courses across the county to get prepared for the summer swim season. All three branches in Painesville, Willoughby and Madison are ...

The rigorous testing and stringent requirements necessary to be a lifeguard in the city are being loosened. It's part of an effort to help the city get more lifeguards who can protect pools and ...