Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. However, some spring breakers might be worried about an unexpected visitor putting a damper on their anticipated beach vacation — ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Floridians, brace yourself — spring break is almost here, which means hundreds of thousands visitors flocking to our beautiful ...

Red tide is still being found along the Southwest Florida coast, although the more toxic water quality samples are being found well offshore of Lee County. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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.

SARASOTA, Fla. — If you're traveling to the Tampa Bay area this Thanksgiving, you may want to check the latest red tide conditions before you hit the beach. The harmful algal bloom is still very ...

Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again. The Florida Department of Health in both Collier and Lee counties has issued alerts for several beaches. The ...

Venice Beach visitors started the new year coughing through beach celebrations on New Year’s Eve, as red tide made an unwelcome return to the Sarasota County coastline. Reports of respiratory ...

K. brevis produces brevetoxins capable of killing fish, birds and other marine animals. It can also cause health problems in humans, particularly those with respiratory problems. Most people can still ...