Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) has lifted the health alert issued on January 16, 2026, for harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Killarney – Killarney Drive. Follow-up water samples taken by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) did not detect algae toxins, indicating the public may resume water-related activities.
DOH-Orange Observes National Stroke Awareness Month
May 13, 2026
Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) recognizes National Stroke Awareness Month, an observance that highlights the importance of knowing the risk factors and symptoms of stroke.
Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) cautions the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Carlton (Near Center) on May 5, 2026.
DOH-Orange Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert for NW Recreation Complex Pond (E Shore)
April 27, 2026
Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in NW Recreation Complex Pond (E Shore). The alert is in response to water samples taken on April 22, 2026.
DOH-Orange Recognizes National Radon Action Month
January 21, 2026
Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) recognizes January as National Radon Action Month and encourages residents to take action to protect their homes and families from the dangers of radon exposure.
DOH-Orange Cautions About Blue-Green Algae at Lake Gatlin (W. Shore)
January 16, 2026
Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) cautions the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Gatlin (W. Shore) on January 15, 2026.
Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Killarney (Near Center). The alert is in response to water samples taken on January 8, 2026.
DOH-ORANGE Provides Free or Low-Cost Breast Cancer Screenings
January 15, 2026
Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) will host the 3D Mobile Mammography bus to provide free or low-cost mammograms to women in the community on Monday, January 26, 2026, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the following location: Grace Medical Home, 1417 E. Concord St., Orlando, FL 32803.