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POLK COUNTY, Fla - The Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) is advising the public about the presence of ...

Here are nine pool care tips to help you keep the swimming pool in perfect condition in the warm, humid climate of Florida.

Will your next trip to Florida's beaches be filled with stinky seaweed? Here's what to know about sargassum and where it ...

Scientists were puzzled to see dozens of dolphins suddenly perish in Florida in 2013. They have been working to solve the ...

A strange, industrial-smelling odor has lingered for years over parts of Mount Dora, Florida, disrupting daily life and health for residents. Now, a $270,000 joint-study between the city and Lake ...

Too many nutrients can cause microscopic marine algae to grow out of control with harmful effects on animals and people ...

Discover how algal blooms affected dolphins and marine life in Florida, leading to a tragic mass mortality event.

Living in beautiful Sarasota or Manatee County comes with perks—sunshine, palm trees, and beachside living. But it also means heavy rains and debris that can wreak havoc on your home’s […] ...

With summer just around the corner, it’s only a matter of time before seaweed washes up on shore and researchers are now developing<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

The effort to better understand Florida’s sea cows is featured in episode 11 of this show, which airs on CBS April 26.

The dumping of effluent and fertilizer into Florida waters caused a massive bloom of phytoplankton, killing off much of the ...