Heading to the beach for Valentine’s Day or over the President’s Day holiday? Watch out for red tide. Caused by the Karenia brevis organism, red tide can cause respiratory problems, especially if ...

The Florida Department of Health in Lee County still has advisories posted for several area beaches as red tide counts continue to hover well above the toxic range. DOH says coastal residents should ...

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 ...

Red tide is in bloom near the Florida Gulf coast, and over the past week it has slowly crept closer to south Sarasota County. Satellite images published by the National Centers for Coastal Ocean ...

Red tide can cause respiratory problems in humans, especially those with asthma or other respiratory conditions. It is safe to eat local fish and shrimp during red tide, as long as they appear healthy ...

The toxic blooms may get "considerably worse," according to experts. A toxic algae bloom is creeping up the west coast of the Sunshine State, killing wildlife and keeping residents and tourists away ...

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.