Volusia County, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins found in the center of Lake Monroe. The alert is in response to water samples taken on May 18, 2026. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Monroe.
April 21, 2026
Volusia County, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) cautions the public of the presence of harmful blue-green algae in the center of Lake George after a water sample taken on April 16. Water sample testing continues. Blue-green algae have the potential to produce toxins. Since environmental conditions can change at any time, it is important to exercise caution, even if the presence of toxins has not yet been confirmed.
April 16, 2026
Ponce Inlet, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) is lifting the advisory for high bacterial levels for Lighthouse Point Park.
February 19, 2026
Volusia County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) has issued a water quality advisory for Dunlawton Avenue Beach Vehicle Ramp and Toronita Avenue Beach Park.
January 27, 2026
VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA – As cold temperatures are expected to arrive later this evening, community organizations in Volusia County will operate cold-weather shelters on the nights of Monday through Wednesday, Jan. 26–28, to assist individuals without adequate heating or shelter.
January 23, 2026
Volusia County, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) has cautions the public of the presence of harmful blue-green algae in the center of Lake Monroe on January 20, 2026. Water sample testing is underway. Blue-green algae have the potential to produce toxins. Since environmental conditions can change at any time, it is important to exercise caution, even if the presence of toxins has not yet been confirmed.
March 3, 2025
