Washington PostFlorida declares a state of emergency as red tide kills animals and disrupts tourismWashington PostFlorida's governor this week made official what residents of southwest Florida already knew: The bloom of toxic algae that has darkened gulf waters is an emergency. The red tide has made breathing difficult for locals, scared away tourists, and strewn ...Florida's Gulf Coast Battles Deadly And Smelly Red TideNPRRed tide crisis: The science behind the toxic algal bloom on Florida's Gulf CoastFox NewsFlorida Governor Declares State of Emergency because of Red TideThe Weather ChannelCNNall 579 news articles »