News - Florida Department of Health in Orange County

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.

Health Caution

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.

Health Alert

DOH-Orange Issues Blue-Green Algae Health Alert for Lake Killarney (Near Center)

January 16, 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.

Community Event

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.

Office Closure

DOH-Orange Offices Close in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 14, 2026

Orlando, Fla. — All Florida Department of Health offices in Orange County (DOH-Orange) will close on Monday, January 19, 2026, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Health Caution

DOH-Orange Cautions About Blue-Green Algae at Lake Killarney (Near Center)

January 13, 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 Killarney (Near Center) on January 8, 2026.

Health Awareness & Observances

DOH-Orange Observes Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

January 8, 2026

Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) recognizes January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, observed to highlight the importance of prevention, early detection, and education focused on cervical cancer.

Health Caution

DOH-Orange Cautions About Blue-Green Algae at Lake Gatlin (W. Shore)

December 30, 2025

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 December 29, 2025.

Health Awareness & Observances

DOH-Orange Encourages a Healthy 2025 Holiday Season

November 21, 2025

Orlando, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) encourages residents and visitors to enjoy a healthy and safe holiday season by following the tips below.

Office Closure

DOH-Orange Offices Close in Observance of Thanksgiving

November 20, 2025

Orlando, Fla. – All Florida Department of Health offices in Orange County (DOH-Orange) will be closed on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, through Friday, November 28, 2025, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.