Red Tide

The toxin has been reported in low amounts off much of Florida's Gulf coast.

The organism that causes red tide, was detected in 49 samples along the coast of Southwest Florida. But bloom-level concentrations were present in just nine samples.

This is the first confirmed report of red tide since last year. A plume had been spotted by satellite photo earlier in the week.

An algae bloom is extending along Florida's west coast. Scientists say Helene and Milton could be fueling the growth of toxic algae that had already been present.

Residents along the beach communities, especially those cleaning out their homes and businesses from Hurricane Helene, may experience respiratory irritation when concentrations are higher, especially when the wind is blowing onshore.

Supporters of an amendment that would enshrine a right to clean water in the state constitution are once again ramping up their efforts to get it on the ballot. This time, they're eyeing the 2026 election.

The organism that causes red tide was found at trace levels in three counties last week.

They include funds to research the long-term health impacts of red tide, and more money for the removal of Burmese pythons and other non-native species. The budget now awaits Gov. DeSantis' approval.

A Dunedin city commissioner and an activist at 1000 Friends of Florida share their take on fertilizer bans.

Southwest Florida's most influential environmentalists share a report warning the next massive red tide or blue-green algae outbreak will be a multi-billion-dollar disaster.

DeSantis has announced more than $340 million in grants to cities and counties throughout Florida in recent months to mitigate the effects and impacts of red tide and blue-green algae.

Local government leaders from across Florida tell the Times they support their community’s fertilizer bans.