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Red Tide identified off Southwest Florida’s coastline
Red tide has been identified off Southwest Florida’s coastline. Researchers want to know how Hurricane Ian muddled the Gulf of Mexico.
Piney Point panel reveals data on red tide and more
Last March more than 200 million gallons of polluted water were pumped from Piney Point into Tampa Bay. The disaster resulted in red tide algae blooms and communities were exposed to radioactive waste. Phosphogypsum is...
Manatee County issues red tide advisory for Anna Maria Island and Palma Sola Bay
Florida Department of Health in Manatee County (DOH-Manatee) said there are traces of red tide on the north & south ends of Anna Maria Island.
Water issues plague the Tampa Bay region
From low water pressure in south Hillsborough County caused by rapid development to a massive fish kill in Pinellas County waters caused by Red Tide, and the Piney Point disaster in April where a long...
Red tide update from Pinellas County
Pinellas County released a statement Tuesday that red tide conditions still persist off the coast of Pinellas.
A Florida fisherman and television host accused Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission director Eric Sutton of downplaying the current Red Tide outbreak in order to keep money flowing into Florida...
In St. Petersburg, hundreds Rally Against Red Tide and for state help
"I can smell the stench of rotting fish and marine life immediately when I step outside my door."
St. Pete Mayor asks state for help to clean up massive fish kill from red tide
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman suggests that the cost so far of the cleanup of tons of dead fish from an ongoing red tide outbreak is “six figures.” He’s asking the state for help. Kriseman...
Florida deals with fish kills, red tide and a hurricane ahead of Fourth of July
Florida is dealing with fish kills, strong Red Tide blooms and an approaching hurricane as cities get ready for the Fourth of July weekend. As thousands of dead fish float along the coast of Tampa...
Environmental groups to sue Florida DEP, HRK, others over Piney Point breach
A group of environmental and conservation organizations Tuesday announced their intent to sue the Florida Department of Environmental protection and others after the State allowed more than 200 million gallons of contaminated water to be...
Senate approves 3 million for Piney Point clean up
On Wednesday, the Florida Senate passed a budget amendment allocating $3 million to help in the Piney Point clean-up. Cleaning and closing the site is expected to cost upwards of $200 million. LISTEN: The appropriations...
Manatee commission okays pumping water from Piney Point gyp stack underground
The Manatee County Commission Tuesday okayed a proposal to pump remaining water from the Piney Point gyp stacks into a deep injection well across the road. The measure passed unanimously despite similar proposals failing in...
