Indian Rocks Beach Goes Smoke-Free on Its Beaches, Fines Up to $500

Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, enacted an ordinance banning cigarette smoking and vaping on public beaches, with enforcement to begin by educating visitors before issuing citations; violations carry up to $500 fines and up to 60 days in jail, and a designated smoking area exists in the county parking lot. The rule aims to keep beaches safe for families and wildlife and follows similar bans in other Florida coastal communities.