As news of the death circulated, condolences poured in to Mr. Tims's church, the New Destiny Christian Center in Apopka, Fla.

WSJ: Police Probe Florida Pastor's Death

Scientists from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have found that organochlorine chemicals appear to be killing birds and fish near Lake Apopka, Fla.

CNN: Chemicals killing Florida birds, fish

Local aviators and experimental aircraft pilots have been asked to avoid low level flights over Lake Apopka, which can cause the birds to disperse into the danger zone.

CNN: Chemicals killing Florida birds, fish