DOH-Lee has lifted the health alert issued on January 21, 2026, for harmful blue-green algae toxins in Caloosahatchee River-Sebastian Canal.
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DOH-Lee has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Caloosahatchee River-Sebastian Canal.
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Feb
5
HIV and STD Outreach at Saint John the Apostle MCC
February 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
3049 McGregor Blvd
Feb
8
HIV Education at Rascal’s Bar
February 8, 2026, at 3:30 – 6:00 PM
3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
3758 Cleveland Ave
Feb
15
Barbershop Wellness Education at HQ Men’s Barbershop
February 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
15201 N Cleveland Ave. #955