DAYTONA BEACH — Swimming is not recommended for three local beach areas due to an increased risk of infectious disease in the water, according to the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County.

Is Daytona Beach dangerous?

With a crime rate of 53 per one thousand residents, Daytona Beach has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. Ones chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 19.

Can you swim in Daytona Beach now?

Hours. The beach is accessible and free for pedestrians and bicyclists 24 hours a day, depending on tides and weather conditions. Driving and parking on the beach is open to vehicles from sunrise to sunset from November 1 through April 30 and from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm from May 1 through October 31.

Is Daytona Beach shark infested?

Due to the popularity of surfing in Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach and the sheer number of sharks, Volusia County has more shark attacks on humans than anywhere else in Florida! With millions of sharks migrating through the area each year, Daytona Beach is known by many as the Shark Fishing Capital of Florida.

Is Daytona Beach water Safe?

Although this water is very high in quality, it does contain dissolved minerals and natural organics, which are essential for good health. This water is treated at the Ralph Brennan Water Treatment Plant, located at 3651 LPGA Blvd., through ozonation, softening, filtration and chloramine disinfection processes.

Is Daytona the most dangerous city in Florida?

One of the most well-known cities in the state, Daytona Beach, is also one of the most crime-ridden. Based on the statistical averages per 100k, violent crimes in this city are at a whopping 1,137!

Are there jellyfish in Daytona?

If you are visiting Daytona Beach area beaches its important to know how to treat a jellyfish sting. While you can get stung by jellyfish in the Daytona Beach area at anytime, sometimes there are currents that bring in large groups of them. At times there are hundreds of people stung in a single day.

Are there alligators in Daytona Beach?

There are really only a few places to see alligators in the Daytona Beach area. One is in nature which may not be the best way and the other is at Congo River Golf. There are about a dozen alligators that you can feed and see up close.

What beach has most shark attacks in Florida?

New Smyrna Beach The county has more shark attacks than anywhere else on the planet but most are not severe, explained Gavin Naylor, who manages ISAF. Naylor estimates the chances of getting bit by a shark in New Smyrna Beach are 10 times higher than anywhere else nationwide, but he says that probability is still small.

Are Daytona beaches clean?

Set against balmy breezes and anchored by 23 miles of clean, hard-packed white sand, Daytona Beach is known as the Worlds Most Famous Beach.

Why are there so many dead jellyfish in Daytona Beach?

The jellyfish could have come ashore because of strong easterly winds and higher-than-normal tides. They are often towed back to sea with the tide or nibbled on by ghost crabs and sea gulls. Murru said there are 3,500 species of jellyfish and that most have stinging cells.

Does peeing on a jellyfish sting help?

A: No. Despite what you may have heard, the idea of peeing on a jellyfish sting to ease the pain is just a myth. Not only are there no studies to support this idea, but pee may even worsen the sting. Jellyfish tentacles have stinging cells called nematocysts that contain venom.

Are there sharks in the Halifax River?

There are also species of sharks living in our inshore waters. Shovelhead sharks are commonly caught in the brackish waters of the Halifax River. Other shark species that are usually found in the Atlantic Ocean sometimes enter the Halifax River while chasing prey such as Atlantic Sharpnose sharks and even Bull Sharks!