Ian Montgelas, ocean rescue chief of Martin County, said, "We want to make sure people aren't getting stung by the Portuguese Man o' War that are washing up on the beaches." ...

Purple flags designate dangerous marine life has been spotted in the water. In most cases, that means things that sting. Lately, it’s been Portuguese Man O’ Wars.

Purple flags were flying on Panama City Beach to warn beachgoers of Portuguese man o' war. The man o' war, often mistaken for a jellyfish, has a painful sting.

Beachgoers at Emerald Isle are being cautioned as purple flags will be flying to signal the presence of Portuguese Man O War along the beach strand, on Friday, July 11.The flags, which are a warning ...

Portuguese man o' war are common in Florida waters and can sting even weeks after washing ashore. If you’ve spotted a big, blue jellyfish on your beach walk recently, it likely wasn’t a ...

Saturday, officials at the Emerald Isle Fire Department told WITN that there have been “quite a few” stings from Portuguese Man O’ War. These stings can result in excruciating pain.