DOH-Martin Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory
October 1, 2026
The advisory is in response to several sentinel chickens testing positive for West Nile virus.
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Renay Rouse • Renay.Rouse@FLHealth.gov • 772-631-6008
DOH-Martin Issues Rabies Alert
October 1, 2026
The alert is in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon that was captured in Stuart.
DOH-Martin Issues Blue Green Algae Health Alert
September 18, 2026
This alert is in response to water samples taken on September 15, 2026. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Okeechobee.
DOH-Martin Issues Water Quality Health Advisory
September 17, 2026
Tests completed on Monday, September 14, indicate that the water quality at the Roosevelt Bridge did not meet recreational water quality criteria.
DOH-Martin Offices Close in Observance of Labor Day
September 3, 2026
DOH-Martin offices will close on Monday, September 7. Regular office hours resume on Tuesday, September 8.
DOH-Martin Issues Water Quality Health Advisory
August 19, 2026
The advisory has been issued for Leighton Park and the Roosevelt Bridge.
The alert is in response to water samples taken on August 5. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Okeechobee.
DOH-Martin has issued a health alert for blue-green algae in Lake Okeechobee S308C (lakeside) in response to water samples taken on July 28.
DOH-Martin has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Okeechobee.
DOH-Martin has issued a health alert for blue-green algae in Lake Okeechobee S308C (lakeside).