Florida toxic algae bloom News

Red Tide Returns to Florida’s Southwest Coast

Scientists say toxic red tide is back in the waters off the Florida southwest coast after fading away earlier this year following a 15-month bloom. Biologists at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute said Friday that samples taken from …

Red Tide Plaguing Florida Beaches Spreads to Space Coast

A toxic algae bloom has reached Florida’s Space Coast. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said red tide had reached parts of Brevard County. The wildlife commission says red tide now spans from Miami-Dade County to halfway up Florida’s …

Florida Red Tide Not Diminished by Hurricane Michael

Hurricane Michael failed to break up a patchy and toxic algae bloom that has lingered in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida’s shoreline for the last year, experts said Monday, meaning the red tide outbreak could continue to cause problems …

Red Tide Affecting Both Sides of Florida’s Coasts, Expected to Linger

Red tide is expected to linger along Florida’s Atlantic and Gulf coasts at moderate levels at least through early this week. Most South Florida beaches were open Friday with warnings posted about the toxic algae. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric …

Scott Declares State of Emergency Over Toxic Algae Bloom on Florida Coast

Florida Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency in response to the impacts of red tide in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. The Executive Order 18-221 will provide significant state funding to local governments …

Toxic Algae Bloom Devastating Florida’s Gulf Coast

Tons of dead fish. A smell so awful you gag with one inhale. Empty beaches, empty roads, empty restaurants. A toxic algae bloom has overrun Florida’s southern Gulf Coast this summer, devastating sea life and driving people from the water. …