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Community Event
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.
Health Awareness & Observances
Sanford, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County (DOH-Seminole) observes Fentanyl Awareness and Education Day on Thursday, August 21, 2025, reminding residents about the dangers of fentanyl. On May 23, 2025, the Florida Legislature passed House Bill 259, establishing this as a state special observance to promote awareness on the dangers of fentanyl and potential overdoses, including education on specified topics.
Health Alert
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 raccoon that was killed in the Chuluota area off Lake Mills Road in Seminole County on July 30, 2025. All residents and visitors should be aware that rabies may be currently present in the wild animal population.