Some Florida beaches remain shut as red tide likely spreads

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Preliminary tests show red tide may be the cause of breathing problems some beach goers on Florida’s Atlantic coast have experienced.
Palm Beach County officials said Monday state water tests found the algae that causes red tide. The statement said more testing needs to be done to determine its concentration before a final determination can be made. At least six beaches in Palm Beach County have been closed to swimming as a precaution, though officials ar