News - Florida Department of Health in Orange County

DOH-Orange Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Alert

September 18, 2026

DOH-Orange) is informing residents of two additional confirmed cases of locally-acquired dengue. DOH-Orange and Orange County Mosquito Control are coordinating surveillance and prevention efforts by continuing coverage within affected communities.

Community Event

DOH-Orange Provides Free or Low-Cost Breast Cancer Screenings

September 10, 2026

DOH-Orange will provide free or low-cost mammograms to women in the community on September 30 in Winter Garden.

Health Advisory

DOH-Orange Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory Update

September 2, 2026

DOH-Orange is issuing this update due to a confirmed human case of locally-acquired dengue.

Health Advisory

DOH-Orange Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory

August 27, 2026

DOH-Orange is issuing this advisory due to an increase in mosquito-borne disease activity in the county.

Health Alert

DOH-Orange Issues Blue-Green Algae Health Alert for Lake Formosa (Pedestrian Bridge)

August 14, 2026

The alert is in response to water samples taken on August 11.

Health Caution

DOH-Orange Cautions About Blue-Green Algae at Lake Formosa (Pedestrian Bridge)

August 12, 2026

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.

Press Release

DOH-Orange Expands Environmental Public Health Services with a New Ocoee Office

July 28, 2026

Community Event

DOH-Orange Hosts Breastfeeding Symposium

July 23, 2026

Join DOH-Orange for their Breastfeeding Symposium on Wednesday, August 5.

Office Closure

DOH-Orange Offices Close in Honor of America’s 250th Birthday

June 23, 2026

DOH-Orange will be closed July 2-6, and will reopen on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Program Updates

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.