The Martin County Sheriff’s Office believes a toxic algae bloom is to blame for killing one dog and making six others sick.
EUMETSAT satellite shows blue-green algae bloom covering Lake Okeechobee.
Nearly 4,000 dead fish were counted on Sanibel area beaches and parks.
Gov. Rick Scott's state of emergency could help local officials battle the toxic algae.
Officials hope a 9-day break from Lake Okeechobee releases into the St. Lucie Estuary will allow a saltwater recharge to help keep algae at bay.
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