Red tide alerts are in effect for Fort George Inlet and the Kingsley Plantation area in Duval County after state water samples detected Karenia brevis. A longtime resident says she’s staying out of the water, while a Jacksonville University researcher explains why these inland detections stand out and what symptoms to watch for.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The St. Johns River Ferry is back up and running Friday after being out of service for roughly two weeks. The ferry, which runs between Mayport Village and Fort George Island, underwent emergency repairs because a submerged rope got entangled and damaged the propeller system. As a way of saying thank you for riders' patience during the two weeks the ferry was out of commission, all rides on the ferry Friday are free. The ferry was removed from service July 25 for emergency repairs. According to JTA, as the ferry began to dock at the Fort George slip early that morning, the ferry operations team reported hearing an unusual noise and halted service.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The St. Johns River Ferry is expected to return to full service at 6 a.m. Friday, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority announced Wednesday. The ferry was removed from service July 25 for emergency repairs after the propeller system got tangled with a submerged rope and was damaged. According to JTA, as the ferry began to dock at the Fort George slip early that morning, the ferry operations team reported hearing an unusual noise and halted service. JTA said an initial inspection confirmed damage to the inside of the propeller, but no visual damage to the shaft. Pending a final inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard, the ferry is scheduled to resume operation Friday morning during normal business hours.