Florida Examiner Channel NewsNews that you can trustHomeLocal NewsWeatherHealth NewsTechnology NewsCourtroom NewsBenicar FDA warningThere is a new FDA Benicar warning that has been issued which will require a labeling change to it’s potential side effects. Sprue like enteropathy, and other side effects will be added to the list of dangerous effects. As most…Red Light Cameras Shorten Yellow Light DurationRed Light Cameras Shorten Yellow Light Duration In our state, the rules concerning traffic signals has allowed cities and counties in Florida to shorten the lights interval. This has resulted in the increment of the red light fines. Investigators found…Upcoming Hurricane ForecastThe Upcoming Florida Hurricane Forecast June is right around the corner and we’re about to hit the rainy season. Of all the American States, Florida is the worst hit State when it comes to hurricanes. From 1851 to 2004, Florida…Hispanic Vote and 2014 Florida Governor RaceHispanic Vote and 2014 Florida Governor Race 2014 Florida Governor Race started in the beginning of the month of November during 2013 when Charlie Crist from Democratic Party announced the campaign by challenging Rick Scott who is incumbent. Crist has…Ebay Cyber AttackEbay Cyber Attack EBay was recently a victim of what may have been the biggest-ever cyber attack after hackers gained entry into a database that has personal data for its 233 million customers. The e-commerce giant said that the data…FDA Testosterone InvestigatonFDA Investigates Topical Testosterone Replacement Gels The FDA investigation for testosterone injuries that are related to the topical testosterone products is concerning to a lot of men. There have been many negative claims and even injuries that some patients are starting…West Coast of Florida Red TideBrianna ForesterAugust 6, 2014Florida-NewsCommentsSince 2001, red tide bloom has waxed Florida’s coastline, especially Collier and Lee county shorelines. But what is red tide?Red tide is a condition found in many water of world especially water of Africa, Mexico and of late has invaded Florida’s beaches.What causes red tide?Red tide is caused by huge bloom of single celled algae called Karenia brevis. They are microscopic plant like organisms. Recent research from the University of South Florida, Optical Oceanography Laboratory has found Karenia Brevis in several samples from offshore of Pinellas, Hernando and Pasco counties.In some locations, the occurrence of red tides s natural, while in some locations it is mainly caused by human activities such as dumping of industrial and/or residential effluents to the beaches, especially substances rich in phosphates and nitrates. Other factors such as iron rich dust blowing from Sahara desert may also aggravate the occurrence of red tide.How affected beaches appear.Unless severely affected, the color change may not be visible, but when in plane, you can see small changes in the color of wat