DOH says coastal residents should keep their window and doors closed and use air conditioning instead of the sea breeze to cool their homes at this time because the air is potentially toxic.

Red tide is still rearing its ugly head along the Southwest Florida coast as counts are still above 1 million cells per liter, a mark some call the "death zone." Cell counts of 20 million cells per ...

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 ...

FORT MYERS BEACH, Florida (WFTX) — On Monday, the Lee County Department of Health issued a Red Tide warning for Fort Myers Beach, as thousands of dead fish—including a hammerhead shark—lined the ...

The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued more advisories for beaches and waterways along the coast, although recent counts show an outbreak that may be waning. Red tide has drifted ...

Red tide is caused by a naturally occurring organism called Karenia brevis, which can discolor water and release toxins. While red tide is more common in warmer months, it can occur year-round and ...

Don't want red tide to crash your spring break plans? Check out where algae is currently reported, what to know about blooms in Florida ...

The normal blue and green waters of The Gulf have been stained a burnt orange thanks to a massive bloom of Red Tide. The imminent cause is unknown, but environmental and human factors are believed to ...

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 ...

It is unclear if red tide will dissipate or continue to bloom in the coming weeks. A patchy red tide bloom has affected the Sarasota and Manatee county area over the past wee. Local experts confirmed ...

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 Bay ...