Multiple beaches along Florida's Gulf Coast are facing a risk of red tide that could cause respiratory irritation.

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 ...

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 ...

Florida’s sun-soaked beaches and shimmering waterways are a magnet for locals and tourists alike. Whether it’s splashing in the surf or paddling through tranquil inland channels, the state’s aquatic ...

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Red tide has been detected on Florida’s east coast in a sample from Flagler County, according to the Florida Wildlife Commission. The Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) reported ...

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — As red tide continues to impact marine life and coastal communities, scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota are seeing promising results from their latest red tide ...

GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - Data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is showing increasing red tide numbers along Florida’s Gulf Coast. “Over the past week, the red tide organism, Karenia ...

TAMPA, Fla. (March 18, 2025) – A new study led by researchers at the University of South Florida shines light on the environmental drivers of red tide blooms. Identifying viruses associated with red ...

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 ...

<span>The National Weather Service issued a health alert for Florida residents of a red tide, the first such alert ever issued by the NWS. </span> Back to Top © 2025 ...