Bay County Alerts
Ends: September 15, 2025
DOH-Bay Issues Rabies Alert
The Florida Department of Health in Bay County (DOH-Bay) is issuing a rabies alert in Bay County in response to confirmed case of rabies in an unvaccinated dog that was found deceased on July 11, 2025, in the 1200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. DOH-Bay is monitoring rabies among wild animals in the area. All residents and visitors should be aware that rabies is currently present in the wild animal population.
Onsite Sewage Program Transferring to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Effective Thursday, January 2, 2025, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will oversee septic system permitting in Bay County. For more information, please visit https://floridadep.gov/water/onsite-sewage.
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