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 Howell. The alert is in response to a water sample taken on May 23, 2024. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Howell.
May 28, 2024
The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) invites the public to attend this year’s Revive Awareness Day event to learn more about how to spot the signs of an overdose, how to use naloxone to reverse the effects of an overdose, and what resources and programs are available to support individuals with substance use disorder.
May 14, 2024
Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) promotes National Water Safety Month to educate the community on how to safely enjoy Florida’s many bodies of water and prevent drowning.
December 1, 2023
Seminole, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Jesup. The alert is in response to a water sample taken on November 29, 2023. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Jesup.
October 27, 2023
Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) has extended the Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Jesup. The alert is in response to a water sample taken on October 25, 2023, and is in effect through November 24, 2023. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Jesup.
October 20, 2023
Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) has extended the Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Jesup. The alert is in response to a water sample taken on October 16, 2023, and is in effect through November 15, 2023. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Jesup.
August 22, 2023
Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) has extended the Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Jesup. The alert is in response to a water sample taken on August 17, 2023, and is in effect through September 16, 2023. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Jesup where algal blooms are present.
August 14, 2023
Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) is issuing a rabies alert for neighborhoods in the Sanford area. The alert is in response to a bat which tested positive for rabies in that area. Residents and visitors in the area bordered to the north by East 8th Street, on the east by Brisson Avenue, on the south by East Airport Boulevard and on the west by South French Avenue should avoid contact with bat and wildlife. If you, a family member, or someone you know thinks that they were in contact with a bat, call Seminole County Animal Services at 407-665-5201 or the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County at 407-665-3243.
Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) is urging residents to take necessary precautions and follow safety measures during the current heat advisory. With temperatures soaring and heat indexes reaching dangerous levels, it is important to prioritize the well-being of individuals and communities.