The beach is seen near El Governor Resort in Mexico Beach, Fla., Feb. 10, 2025. The beach nourishment project will cover the entire three-mile shoreline from the canal to the Gulf County line.

The Beach Flags in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama, designate the water conditions for that day. It is incredibly important to check them before entering the Gulf of Mexico.

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Gulf of Mexico beach and great blue heron by sdbower via iStock for WMNF News. By Jim Saunders ©2025 The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Forget the Gulf of Mexico. In Florida, it’s the Gulf of ...