Red tide conditions, caused by a harmful algal bloom, have been reported along Florida's Gulf Coast this month.
You can call 866-300-9399 at any time from anywhere in Florida to hear a recording about red tide conditions throughout the state. Or callers from outside of Florida can dial 727-502-4956 to check conditions.
Central Florida beach safety teams gear up for spring break
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – With spring break around the corner, Central Florida's Ocean Rescue teams said they're getting their staff ready right now to be all hands on deck.
"We're still a little short for our numbers from where we want to be," said Deputy Chief Tammy Malphurs with Volusia Beach Safety.
Florida waters struggling to remain healthy – The Famuan
Red tide, also called harmful algal blooms (HABs), is back in Florida waters. With spring break being right around the corner, some may have to cancel or avoid Florida beach plans.
Red tide is an out-of-control growth of algae. It gets its name because it makes ocean water appear a rusty, dark red/brown color.
Massive great white shark caught and released at Florida beach: 'This was something ...
A great white shark that may have been 13 feet in length was caught at a Florida beach by a professional shark fisherman and his clientele.
John McLean, a charter boat captain who owns and operates Big John Shark Fishing Adventures, which is Pensacola's only land-based shark fishing charter, led a 24-hour charter in February that resulted in a great white shark catch and release.
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