Heavy rain is combining with king tides to submerge South Florida streets and contaminate beaches

The one-two punch is also creating a mess on South Florida’s beaches. Heavy runoff and high surf have likely increased water bacteria levels, testing found, prompting the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County to issue health advisories for seven beaches: Riviera Beach, Phil Foster, Palm Beach Municipal, Lake Worth – Kreusler, Ocean Inlet Park, Boynton Beach and Sandoway-Delray Beach.