Health officials are warning people to skip the swim at Bahia Beach after recent testing revealed unsafe levels of bacteria ...

RUSKIN, Fla. -- Elevated levels of enterococci bacteria was discovered Monday at Bahia Beach by the Florida Department of Health Hillsborough County. The agency considers the levels to be a "a ...

RUSKIN, Fla. — We may have year-round beach weather here in the Tampa Bay area, but it's still a good idea to check on the water quality before you leave the house. Hillsborough County health ...

Fecal bacteria is too high. Ellen Clarke is a former assistant managing editor. The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper seven days a week that is available to read on ...