Canyon Crest Fire grows to 250 acres in Riverside County
A wildfire that ignited on Thanksgiving Day and burned dangerously close homes in Riverside County grew significantly ...
Operator error leads to 525K gallons of partially treated wastewater in Bradenton
An operator error led to a chlorine disinfection violation in Bradenton last week, according to the Florida Department of ...
Red tide present in Sarasota and Manatee during Thanksgiving weekend, but effects are mild
Red tide remains present near some Sarasota and Manatee, but favorable conditions may keep impacts mild, if noticeable, ...
‘Preventable tragedies.’ Manatee school officials face lawsuit in child sex abuse case
A teacher aide at Florine J. Abel Elementary School was arrested in November 2023 and faces molestation charges, police say.
Red tide current conditions: How will Tampa Bay-area beaches be for Thanksgiving?
The harmful algal bloom has been detected throughout the Tampa Bay area, including one beach with high levels of red tide.
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Mote reopens after two tough months, introduces new resident manatee
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium reopened its doors to the public on Nov. 22 after an eight-week-long closure from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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Moderate to Low Red Tide at Select Beaches
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission reports that red tide was detected near a few beaches in Manatee and Sarasota County.