Red tide is a toxic algae bloom that can be deadly to marine life and harmful to humans. Blooms typically occur in the fall but can happen at any time and last from a few days to several years. The ...

A new development from the University of South Florida may help control toxic algal blooms. It's one of a number of methods ...

Spring break season is almost here. 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 any beach ...

The threat of red tide is still a concern for many people living in the Tampa Bay area. However, the mayor of St. Pete Beach tells News Channel 8 business is actually doing extremely well there. If ...

Florida environmental agencies are closely monitoring a minor detection of Karenia brevis, the organism responsible for red tide, in Southwest Florida. Over the past week, background concentrations of ...

See the latest health advisories and water quality reports before you head to a Florida beach during spring break.

Florida's red tide is a recurring harmful algal bloom that poses a persistent threat to the state's coast. The bloom, caused by Karenia brevis algae, can lead to significant fish kills and harm marine ...

GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - Data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is showing increasing red tide numbers along Florida’s Gulf Coast. “Over the past week, the red tide organism, Karenia ...

A new initiative puts Gov. Ron DeSantis on the path toward his campaign promise to fight red tides in southwest Florida. The Legislature approved a 2019-20 budget that includes more than $600 million ...

It is not a bad start to the Red Tide season across western Florida, especially since no microorganisms have been detected in the southwest, where toxic algae blooms often occur during early fall. But ...

A Cape Cod town issued an emergency “red tide” alert Saturday that closed down shellfishing until further notice. The town of Chatham warned residents and nearby areas that the waters of Pleasant Bay, ...