The beaches of Southwest Florida are a major attraction and a key reason why many visit or move to the area. However, a recent look at the Gulf waters shows a concerning change.

Red tide blooming near Florida Gulf coast beaches has drifted closer to Sarasota County over the past week, but beach impacts are limited.

The harmful algal bloom called red tide has returned to Southwest Florida, impacting our local beaches. Here's where to swim safely in Collier.

Red tide can cause illness and death of other animals, such as pets and livestock. Keep animals away and out of the water and sea life and away from dead marine life. If your pet swims in waters with ...

A red tide bloom has lingered along the coast since late last summer, conditions vary from natural levels to 1 million cells ...

MOTE Marine Lab President Dr. Michael Crosby says nearly two dozen technologies are in the development, with three deployable today.

FILE - A panther named Athena looks out from her enclosure at the Naples Zoo during a Sierra Club tour of Florida panther country, Jan. 15, 2025, in Naples, Florida. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) ...

“He said he didn’t realize the food would be this good in Naples, Florida,” Chef Sutton said. “He was blown away.” Sutton said it was an amazing experience to meet Fieri and appear on “Triple D,” as ...

The best oven cleaners cut through months of baked-on grease, are easy to remove and, ideally, work fast – so you can get back to doing something more fun. We got down and dirty to find out the best ...

The Florida Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Task Force has released its third consensus document, highlighting significant progress in the fight against red tide. The report details key advancements in ...

The latest state report on red tide shows no more heavy concentration of the toxin were found. However, fish kills and respiratory irritation associated with red tide were reported detected. Red tide ...

Continuing an exploratory study to move the Naples Airport is on hold. The Naples Airport Authority (NAA) board agreed Thursday to pause a study to consider sites and costs to move the airport.