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Monday, February 18, 2013  The Cameron County Emergency Management is advising people to watch out for the potentially, poisonous jelly-fish like Portuguese Men of War.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Authorities have partially reopened Cameron County's beaches on Wednesday morning now that weather conditions have calmed down.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Strong winds and the threat of severe weather have prompted authorities to shut down all Cameron County's public beaches.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  In just a few days, a sign at the entrance gate of Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island warning beach goers about no lifeguards on site, will need to be replaced.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  Authorities are investigating how a $12,000 to $15,000 dollars worth of cocaine ended up inside a trashcan at South Isla Blanca Park.

Friday, July 29, 2011  Some RV owners have opted out of voluntary evacuation for South Padre Island.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  The crash of strong waves on South Padre Island Wednesday had one group of kids weary of the water.

Sunday, June 26, 2011  Surfrider Foundation South Texas Chapter Chairman Rob Nixon shot video On Isla Blanca Park recently that shows trash scattered on the sand and shore.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  South Padre Island beachgoers told Action 4 News that they want lifeguards on duty to help swimmers in distress.

Sunday, May 01, 2011  Authorities reported that they have found a third body in a South Padre Island drowning case involving three members of the same family.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  The U.S. Coast Guard hovered in the sky and seas, while constables combed the beach Thursday looking for two Brownsville brothers who went missing off South Padre Island.

Monday, March 14, 2011  When you first arrive at Isla Blanca Park, some might think they are looking at some construction going on.

Tuesday, September 07, 2010  The U.S. Coast Guard reports it wrapped up three rescues of people trapped on boats on South Padre Island.

Monday, August 02, 2010  A 24-year-old Houston man is dead after weekend drowning at Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010  A former Pharr jailer is facing a new child molestation charge based on an incident that allegedly took place on South Padre Island.