DOH-Seminole Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for Lake Howell
September 11, 2026
The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Howell.
The alert is in response to a water sample taken on August 19. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Howell.
DOH-Seminole Issues Rabies Alert
August 14, 2026
The alert is in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon that was captured in Winter Springs on August 11.
DOH-Seminole has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Howell.
DOH-Seminole has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Jesup and Lake Howell.
The alert is in response to a water sample taken on July 8, 2026. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Howell.
DOH-Seminole has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Jesup. The alert is in response to a water sample taken on July 7, 2026.
DOH-Seminole has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Charm in response to a water sample taken on June 22.
DOH-Seminole has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Howell. The alert is in response to a water sample taken on June 17.
Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Jesup. The alert is in response to a water sample taken on June 16, 2026. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Jesup.