The Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near the following locations: • Boca Grande Pass • Buck Key (1.9 miles northeast of Pine ...

The Florida Department of Transportation announced plans to open two new ramps between I-75 and U.S. 301 in Ellenton later ...

The proliferations have become increasingly common in recent years and can have health and economic impacts in affected areas ...

Red tide is caused by a harmful algae bloom. It can bring respiratory problems and even fish kills in high concentrations.

Residents of a Polk County mobile home community are pleading for the safe return of their two beloved black swans and their eggs. One person is dead after taking their own life in a shooting at ...

Tucked away in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains on the outskirts of Anniston, Camp Lee has long been a sanctuary for those seeking solace, adventure and spiritual growth. Now, under the ...

State authorities have ramped up monitoring of the red tide in Florida, aiming to provide up-to-date information on the ...

Red tide can cause illness and death of other animals, such as pets and livestock. Keep animals away and out of the water and ...

All of these articles are available to read at news-press.com. This week we take a look at Sanibel, with excerpts from a November 2024 article by Samantha Neely, when the city turned 50 – ...

A 15-year-old Florida boy has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the beating and rape of a 91-year-old woman. Authorities in Marion County, Florida, have arrested three men suspected in ...

Emergency crews responded quickly to a vehicle crash with injuries on the southbound side of I-75 at mile marker 136 | ...

Get fit and make new friends with the Red Hot Chili Steppers walking club. All ages and skill levels are welcome for this program, which is hosted by Volusia County’s Parks, Recreation and Culture ...