The alert is in response to water samples taken on August 11.
For media inquiries:
Kent Donahue • Kent.Donahue@FLHealth.gov • 407-858-1418
Water sample testing is underway. Since environmental conditions can change at any time, it is important to exercise caution, even if presence of toxins has not yet been confirmed.
DOH-Orange Hosts Breastfeeding Symposium
July 23, 2026
Join DOH-Orange for their Breastfeeding Symposium on Wednesday, August 5.
DOH-Orange will be closed July 2-6, and will reopen on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
DOH-Orange WIC Returns to the SouthSide Health Center
June 17, 2026
Orlando, Fla. — After being temporarily relocated for HVAC upgrades, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program will return to the Southside Health Center on June 22, 2026.
Effective April 13, 2026, WIC and Family Planning/Prenatal Services will temporarily relocate from the SouthSide Health Center (Lake Ellenor). All other programs at SouthSide Health Center will remain operational Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
DOH-Orange Offices Close in Honor of Memorial Day
May 18, 2026
Orlando, Fla. — All Florida Department of Health offices in Orange County (DOH-Orange) will close Monday, May 25, 2026, in honor of Memorial Day.
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.