Health & Wellness
02/21/2026 · Lehigh Acres
Health Alert Issued for Blue-Green Algae in Caloosahatchee River-Sebastian Canal
The Florida Department of Health in Lee County issued a health alert for harmful blue-green algae toxins in the Caloosahatchee River-Sebastian Canal. Residents and visitors should avoid contact with water where visible blooms appear.
Miami-Dade Dengue Cases Spike as Florida Braces for Mosquito Season
Florida has reported 60 locally acquired dengue cases year-to-date, with Miami-Dade County accounting for 23 of those infections. Public health officials warn that warming temperatures and increased travel are expanding the range of disease-carrying mosquitoes into central and northern Florida, signaling a troubling shift in the state's disease landscape.
02/21/2026
Florida Dengue Cases Hit 60 Locally Amid 2026 Surge
Florida's local dengue fever cases reached 60 this year, with Miami-Dade and Brevard counties leading the outbreak fueled by persistent mosquito breeding sites. Health officials warn heavy rains are worsening the threat, urging immediate action to dump standing water. As travel-related cases climb to nearly 400, residents face a growing risk from this painful, mosquito-borne virus.
02/21/2026