The Florida Department of Health in Lee County lifted nearly a dozen health alerts issued from December to February, giving ...

Large concentrations can discolor water from red to brown, causing blooms to be called "red tides." K. brevis is found almost ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is continuing to monitor red tide conditions across the state.

Low to medium red tide levels are present in some areas on the west coast of Florida. Red tide can cause respiratory irritation in humans, especially those with pre-existing conditions.