Press Release

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 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 July 26, 2023. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Jesup where algal blooms are present.

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 May 10, 2023, and is in effect through June 9, 2023. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Jesup.

Sanford, FL — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County 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 April 18, 2023, and is in effect through May 18, 2023. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Jesup where algal blooms are present.

Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) is issuing a rabies alert for neighborhoods in the east Geneva area. The alert is in response to a cat which tested positive for rabies in that area. Residents and visitors in the area bordered to the north by Wildwood Trail, on the east by Stone Street on the south by Genova Court and on the west by Pine Hill Boulevard should avoid contact with cats and wildlife. If you, a family member, or someone you know thinks that they were bitten or scratched by a cat, contact Seminole County Animal Services at 407-665-5201 or the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County at 407-665-3000.