When you turn on your spigot in Tampa, water managers said you'll get tastier, better water thanks to new hi-tech buoys in ...

A harmful algal bloom occurs in bodies of freshwater when Cyanobacteria, also called blue-green algae, produce toxins.

Lake Okeechobee, Florida's largest freshwater lake, plays a vital role in the state's ecosystem and water management. Spanning 730 square miles with an average depth of just 9 feet, it serves as a ...

Too much of the blue-green algae makes contact with the water unpleasant or worse. The blooms created by the algae can cause vomiting, skin rash, eye irritation, headache, dizziness and liver damage.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) issued an alert today, April 21, 2025, ...

SANFORD, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) cautions the public about the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Jesup. With water sample testing underway ...

Microplastics, tiny plastic particles found in everyday products from face wash to toothpaste, are an emerging threat to ...

The dramatic rescue, which was captured on video, happened when an Orange County Fire Rescue crew driving nearby saw the car crash into the water. Firefighters swam nearly 80 yards to reach the ...