Friday, August 21, 2026
DOH-Walton Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory
Walton, Fla.—The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) is informing residents of a confirmed human case of locally-acquired West Nile Virus Disease. DOH-Walton and South Walton Mosquito Control are coordinating surveillance and prevention efforts by ground treating, spraying the areas, and emptying any standing water in the area. DOH-Walton reminds the community to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes by taking these basic precautions. The Department continues to conduct statewide