Some beaches may experience a moderate to high risk of respiratory irritation from Karenia brevis (red tide), including those ...

The latest report from state environmental officials shows heavy concentrations of the toxin around Venice and Blind Pass ...

Red tide continues to plague Florida's Gulf Coast, with high concentrations of the harmful algae Karenia brevis detected in ...

Local ocean and red tide experts have confirmed rumors of red tide, a harmful but natural algae bloom, has made its way to ...

Forecasts by the USF-FWC Collaboration for Prediction of Red Tides for Pinellas County to northern Monroe County predict variable movement of surface and subsurface waters over the next 3.5 days.

Christopher Tittel, communication director for the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County said Jan. 6 in an email to The Islander that a local ...

It will be the last day before conditions deteriorate with the arrival of a cold front on Monday. Monday’s front will bring ...

Red tide comes from an organism that occurs naturally in the ocean. But people can make these harmful algal blooms worse.

There is also a report of high levels of red tide close to Lee County's Sanibel Island. Yes, it can be. K. brevis produces brevetoxins capable of killing fish, birds, and other marine animals.

For wanting to end their winter break with a Florida beach day, make sure there isn't an unexpected visitor. Check reports of ...