Red tide is caused by a naturally occurring organism called Karenia brevis, which can discolor water and release toxins. While red tide is more common in warmer months, it can occur year-round and ...

It's officially spring break season in Florida! However, whether you're a native Floridian or a seasoned visitor to the state's coasts, you know it only takes a visit from one unwanted visitor to ...

GET IT ON G E T I T O N “It gets in your throat, the back of your throat, and it’s just coughing, coughing,” said Gray. Mark Meulemans, a snowbird living in Fort Myers, also avoids the beach ...

The Marco Island Police Foundation invites you to the next “Lunch with the Chief” at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 1. The guest ...

Peter Fogel returns to the Marco Island stage with his one-man show, “This Too Shall Pass … Like a Kidney Stone,” for two ...

Good news for Florida's coastal communities: the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was not detected in any water samples ...

A group of University of South Florida researchers have, for the first time, identified viruses present in the red tide blooms that periodically plague the Gulf coast. This can be used to possibly ...

Scientists have finally uncovered the reason behind mysterious red tides washing up on Florida's coastline. The blood-red waves have been known to be both destructive to the environment and ...

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 tide can help researchers ...

University of South Florida researchers have discovered connections between certain viruses and red tide blooms. The even found a new viral species. Further research is needed to understand the ...

By testing water samples collected from red tide blooms off southwest Florida, the researchers found several viruses -- including one new viral species -- present in K. brevis blooms.