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.
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Mirna Chamorro • Mirna.Chamorro@FLHealth.gov • 407-665-3374
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.
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 June 17.
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 June 16, 2026. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Jesup.
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 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
DOH-Seminole Supports National Water Safety Month
May 18, 2026
DOH-Seminole promotes National Water Safety Month, observed each May, to educate the community on drowning prevention and how to safely enjoy the state’s many lakes, rivers, beaches, and pools.