February 4, 2026
In honor of our nation’s first president and founding father, George Washington, the state of Florida will be declaring an official state holiday on Monday, February 16, 2026. State offices will be closed, and Floridians are encouraged to get out and celebrate our state’s history and American heritage.
November 21, 2025
Sanford, Fla. — All Florida Department of Health offices in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) will be closed on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, through Friday, November 28, 2025, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
November 21, 2025
Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) encourages residents and visitors to enjoy a healthy and safe holiday season by following the tips below.
November 7, 2025
Sanford, Fla. — All Florida Department of Health offices in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) will close on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in honor of Veterans Day.
November 3, 2025
Seminole County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) is monitoring rabies among wild animals in the area. This is in response to a single confirmed case of rabies in a bat that was captured in the area near 4200 Dike Road in Winter Park in Seminole County on October 23, 2025. All residents and visitors should be aware that rabies may be currently present in the wild animal population.
November 3, 2025
Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) emphasizes the importance of diabetes prevention and management during National Diabetes Awareness Month, recognized annually in November.
October 24, 2025
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 October 21, 2025. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Jesup.
October 10, 2025
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 October 7, 2025. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Jesup.
October 9, 2025
Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) invites women in Seminole County to attend the Mobile Mammogram Screenings on Friday, October 17, 2025. This event is in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spread important health education and encourage women to receive regular screenings to promote early detection and treatment of breast cancer.
September 15, 2025
Sanford, Fla. — In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole), in partnership with the City of Sanford and Unity Youth Association, invites men of all ages to attend the Men’s Health Huddle event on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
