Sharks have been spotted swimming in shallow waters at several Florida beaches this Fourth of July weekend, sending frantic swimmers running for their lives.
Miramar Beach
The Surf Hut in Miramar Beach is hosting its cleanup event in collaboration with Visit South Walton, Okaloosa County, the Tourist Development Department and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. at The Surf Hut at 551 Scenic Gulf Drive, Destin.
The Surf Hut will provide a complimentary pancake breakfast from 9-10 a.m. Breakfast is limited to the first 75 volunteers. Breakfast tickets will be given to those who have pre-registered through Eventbrite.
Henderson Beach State Park and James Lee Park
Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. at both The Crab Trap Destin, 3500 Scenic Highway 98 E., and at Henderson Beach State Park, 17000 Emerald Coast Parkway.