News: Osceola County Rabies Alert

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Published Sat January 17, 2026

Issued by the Florida Department of Health

Issued January 16, 2026.

► A cat found on Carolina Ave. in St Cloud tested positive for rabies.

► The Florida Department of Health issued a rabies alert for 60 days beginning on January 16, 2026 and ending on March 18, 2026.

► Area included in the alert:

• Lakeshore Blvd on the Northern boundary

• Fertic Rd on the Southern boundary

• Old Hickory Tree Rd on the Eastern boundary

• Wisconsin Ave on the Western boundary

Map of the alert area in St Cloud.

► What you should do:

•• Make sure that all of your pets are up to date with their rabies vaccines.

•• Stay clear of wild animals; do not feed them.

•• Report stray animals to Animal Services at 407-742-8000.

•• Immediately report any wild animal bites or scratches to Florida Health – Osceola at 407-742-8606 after washing with soap and running water for 10 minutes.