Whether you're a native Floridian or a seasoned visitor to the state's coasts, you know it only takes a visit from one unwanted visitor to ruin any beach day — red tide. Karenia brevis is a naturally ...

It's officially spring break season in Florida! However, whether you're a native Floridian or a seasoned visitor to the state's coasts, you know it only takes a visit from one unwanted visitor to ruin ...

Fish kills can start when levels reach 10,000 cells per liter. In 20 Florida locations, concentrations were higher than 100,000. Health alerts for red tide have been issued in Lee, Collier counties.

Red tide is caused by an microscopic algae called karenia brevis. Health alerts for red tide have been issued for several areas in Southwest Florida. Red tides can last for days, weeks or months. Red ...

Even though some Florida officials want spring breakers to stay away, the school vacations and fatigue of gloomy weather will likely still send people seeking sunshine on the beaches . But nature ...

Floridians on the Gulf Coast are facing a "high risk" of irritation because of red tide, the National Weather Service (NWS) said on Monday. The NWS posted on X, formerly Twitter, that for the next 36 ...

A "red tide" algae bloom off the coast of Florida has sparked concern, with several counties issuing health alerts and some environmentalists calling on Governor Ron DeSantis to declare a state of ...

Winter is still here and the memory of freezing temperatures and record snowfall are still fresh on the minds of Florida residents. But beach activities are never far from our minds. With that in mind ...