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

The beaches of Southwest Florida are a major attraction and a key reason why many visit or move to the area. However, a recent look at the Gulf waters shows a concerning change.

On Monday, the Lee County Department of Health issued a Red Tide warning for Fort Myers Beach, as thousands<a ...

DOH says coastal residents should keep their window and doors closed and use air conditioning instead of the sea breeze to ...

Red tide blooming near Florida Gulf coast beaches has drifted closer to Sarasota County over the past week, but beach impacts ...

Red tide is present in Southwest Florida, but is not expected to reach Panama City Beach in the near future. The red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was not found in any recent samples collected in ...

The Florida Department of Health in Lee and Collier counties issued a advisories for places like Sanibel and Vanderbilt and Bonita beaches.

But beach activities are never far from our minds ... Already this year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has warned red tide in the Florida Keys and Southwest Florida ...

Several agencies issued alerts on Saturday warning swimmers and beachgoers of the sticky substance. The U.S. Coast Guard is ...

A red tide bloom has lingered along the coast since late last summer, conditions vary from natural levels to 1 million cells ...

and two health departments in Southwest Florida have issued advisories urging visitors and residents to use caution if heading to the beach. Red tide is a harmful algae bloom with a higher-than ...

The beaches of Southwest Florida are a major attraction and a key reason why many visit or move to the area. However, a ...