Red tide is caused by a harmful algae bloom. It can bring respiratory problems and even fish kills in high concentrations.

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

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.

The harmful algal bloom called red tide has returned to Southwest Florida, impacting our local beaches. Here's where to swim safely in Collier.

A health alert has been issued for red tide near Bowman’s Beach on Sanibel. Residents and visitors are advised to exercise caution.

Though Lover’s Beach is swimmable and generally calmer than neighboring Divorce Beach, tides can get extremely rough and the area still poses a high drowning risk. Also, there are no lifeguards ...

The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) has issued a health alert in response to a water sample taken on January 27, 2025 ...

The Florida Department of Health in Monroe County is advising Florida Keys residents and visitors to exercise caution as the ...

On Feb. 12, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near ...

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported on Feb. 12 that the red tide bloom off of Sanibel and Captiva may ...

Pattaya Beach often dominates the news for unsavory reasons but this week the famed holiday resort grabbed headlines for the right reasons by scooping up three prestigious awards, highlighting its ...

When this bacteria is present in the water, its contaminants suppress its oxygen, making it a fatal habitat for its in-water ...