The alert is in response to a water sample taken on August 19. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Howell.
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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 invites pregnant women and moms to attend the R.I.S.E. & Shine Luau on August 7.
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 Issues Rabies Advisory
July 13, 2026
DOH-Seminole is issuing a rabies advisory in Seminole County in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon that was captured in Sanford.
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 urge residents to avoid contact with wild and stray animals to prevent rabies exposure.