The harmful algal bloom called red tide has returned to Southwest Florida, impacting our local beaches. Here's where to swim ...

Red tide is causing fish kills and respiratory irritation at some Florida beaches, but are Sarasota and Manatee area beaches ...

While red tides and other algal blooms can occur worldwide, Karenia brevis is found almost exclusively in the Gulf of Mexico ...

The Lee County area is the hot spot now, according to recent state reports, which show high toxicity counts here. Fish and marine mammal kills can start once levels reach 10,000 cells per liter.

When this bacteria is present in the water, its contaminants suppress its oxygen, making it a fatal habitat for its in-water and waterfront residents and visitors. Red tide can have debilitating ...

Local health departments advised people to stay away from more than a dozen beaches in Southwest Florida. Respiratory ...

State authorities have ramped up monitoring of the red tide in Florida, aiming to provide up-to-date information on the ...

Recent water samples show red tide off the coast of Southwest Florida, with one spot on Sanibel Island reporting high levels.

Red tide has hit some areas of Southwest Florida this past week. Could it affect PCB? Here's a look at the data.

Winter is still here and the memory of freezing temperatures and record snowfall are still fresh on the minds of Florida ...

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.