The alert is in response to a water sample taken on October 21. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Okeechobee.
OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENSS MONTH
Eligible women can receive free or low-cost screenings through our Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.
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Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance; they spread diseases that can make you sick. Fight the bite by taking steps to control mosquitoes and protect yourself and your family from mosquito-borne illness.
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Nov
26
Offices Closed
November 26, 2026 – November 27, 2026
All day
Dec
9
QPR Training
December 9, 2026, at 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Florida Department of Health LaBelle Office – Conference Room
Dec
9
QPR Training
December 9, 2026, at 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Florida Department of Health LaBelle Office – Conference Room