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State testing for possible blue-green algae at Lake Crago in Polk County
Water sample testing is underway to determine if blue-green algae is in Lake Crago. State health officials said blue-green ...
Brevard County swimmers warned of increased bacteria levels in the water
A volunteer environmental group working in Brevard County is warning swimmers of increased bacteria levels. The Blue Water Task Force Space Coast Chapter for the Surfrider Foundation conducted a round ...
Florida DOH advisory warns of toxic algal bloom in Blue Cypress Lake, Indian River County
Florida DOH office in Indian River County issued a health advisory May 22 for a toxic algae bloom in Blue Cypress Lake, ...
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Public Health Advisory Issued For Lake Crago In Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) issued a public health caution on Wednesday, ...
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Blue-green algae in Charlotte Harbor spurs health advisory; more of both certain to come
Microcystis, a type of cyanobacteria commonly called blue-green algae seen above under high magnification, can bloom in ...
Gov. DeSantis signs bill with ban on adding fluoride to Florida's public water supplies
With the stroke of a blue Sharpie, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed this year's "Florida Farm Bill," which among other things makes it against the law to fluoridate municipal water supplies.