The harmful algal bloom called red tide has returned to Southwest Florida in recent days, impacting our local Collier County beaches. Red tide produces a toxin that affects marine life and humans, ...

As the weather warms up, more people are heading to the beach. However, those with beach plans in Southwest Florida should be aware of the persistent red tide affecting the coastline. Ralph Arwood, a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Red tide is still bloom along the Florida Gulf coast, but Sarasota and Manatee County beaches are currently in the clear.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Red tide is in bloom near the Florida Gulf coast, and over the past week it has slowly crept closer to south Sarasota County.

Southwest Florida's beautiful beaches are a major draw for tourists, but red tide can quickly spoil a day by the ocean. Brenda Tremblay, a tourist, described the water as "gorgeous," but noted that ...