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

With strong winds sweeping across South Florida, beachgoers should be aware of the rough seas, powerful currents and ...

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.

Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort analyzed Instagram data to determine the most and least visited beaches in Florida. Miami’s South Beach is the most Instagrammed beach in Florida with more than 9 ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Visit St. Pete-Clearwater released data on Wednesday which shows St. Petersburg has continued to break a record of collecting $1 million in Tourist Development Tax for the ...

Low humidity and gusty winds, combined with drought conditions, increase fire dangers in Florida. A brush fire in south Miami-Dade County has burned more than 25,000 acres. Rain continues to stay ...

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 ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Researchers at the University of South Florida led a new study that is the first to identify viruses associated with the organism, karenia brevis, that causes red tide.

REALLY AMAZING. THAT’S REALLY INCREDIBLE. LET ME SHOW YOU WHAT’S GOING ON HERE AS WE CHECK OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING LOCALLY. WE’VE GOT A RED FLAG WARNING THAT WENT INTO EFFECT AT 11 A.M. THIS ...