The Captiva Island resort recently was in the limelight because it served as backdrop for a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit photo ...

Nothing like some fun in the Florida sun now that summer has arrived. Just don’t go swimming right now. At least, not at ...

The off-putting brown algae, floating to Florida beaches from the "Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt," may be bothersome for ...

Southerners are suckers for cities on the water, and the charming community of Stuart, Florida, is abundantly blessed on that ...

Excessive sargassum seaweed has caused a Miami beach to be excluded from Dr. Beach's Top 10 list. Sargassum incursions may cause an estimated annual economic loss of $3.63 billion to coastal Florida.

Whether you're a native Floridian or a seasoned visitor to the state's coasts, you know it only takes a visit from one unwanted visitor to ruin any beach day — red tide. Karenia brevis is a naturally ...

There's no beauty like that of a sandy beach overlooking crystal clear waters with waves crashing onto shore, but with so many beaches out there, where do you start? After all, the world is full of ...

A massive sargassum bloom is growing in the Atlantic, with record-high amounts reported for this time of year. Florida's east coast may see a significant influx of the seaweed this spring and summer, ...

Florida adds new sand to its hourglass with each beach renourishment project. Adding new sand, however, is a process that is getting more expensive.

Are you allowed to pick up sargassum on the beach to clear a path or remove the stinky mess entirely? Here's what Florida law ...