FILE - A health alert sign warns visitors to Sand Key Park of the presence of Red Tide in the surrounding water, March 9, 2023, in Pinellas County, Fla. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times via AP, ...

Karenia brevis is a naturally occurring, single-celled organism belonging to a group of algae called dinoflagellates. Large concentrations can discolor water red to brown, causing blooms to be called ...

PANAMA CITY — Red tide has hit parts of Florida this past week. Is it coming to Panama City Beach? Reports seem to indicate ...

Red tide is surfacing once more along the immediate west coast of Florida. Shortly after major Hurricane Helene ripped north into the Big Bend of Florida, there were signs of a burst in algal activity ...

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 ruin any beach day — red tide. Karenia brevis is a naturally ...

Red tide blooms have been reported along Florida's Gulf Coast. Swimming in areas with red tide can cause skin irritation and burning eyes, especially for those with sensitive skin. People with severe ...