DOH-Walton Lifts Health Advisory for Eastern Lake
October 26, 2026
DOH-Walton has lifted the health advisory for Eastern Lake near Lakewood Drive and 30A in Santa Rosa Beach.
For media inquiries:
Patti Roberts • Patricia.Roberts@FLHealth.gov • 850-333-3825
DOH-Walton Offices Reopen After Severe Weather
October 12, 2026
DOH-Walton will reopen and resume normal work hours at all locations on Tuesday, October 13.
DOH-Walton Issues Health Advisory for Eastern Lake
October 12, 2026
DOH-Walton has issued a health advisory for Eastern Lake near Lakewood Drive and 30A in Santa Rosa Beach due to a wastewater release. Drinking water is not affected by this advisory.
DOH-Walton Offices Close in Response to Severe Weather Impacts
October 8, 2026
All DOH-Walton offices will close Thursday, October 8, in response to the severe weather impacts. Offices will remain closed until further notice.
DOH-Walton urges residents who have a disability or special need to register with the Florida Special Needs Shelter Registry.
DOH-Walton Urges Residents to Prepare Ahead of Hurricane Isaias
October 8, 2026
DOH-Walton urges residents to prepare now ahead Hurricane Isaias' landfall. Prepare to have enough emergency supplies on hand to be self-sufficient for at least one week.
DOH-Walton Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory
August 21, 2026
DOH-Walton is issuing this advisory due to a confirmed case of locally-acquired West Nile virus.
DOH-Walton Issues Rabies Advisory
June 25, 2026
DOH-Walton is monitoring rabies among wild animals in the area in response to a single confirmed case of rabies in a fox that was killed in the DeFuniak Springs area off Josephene Str. in Walton County on June 17, 2026.