Health officials warn of algae in Orange Lake for second time in a month

MARION COUNTY, Fla. (WCJB) -Health officials issued an advisory for Orange Lake on Wednesday after blue-green algae was found near the Eagles Nest dock.

The advisory marks the second time in the past month that Marion County health officials have warned residents about algae in Orange Lake.

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The health department is asking people to avoid contact with the water. The algae bloom has the potential to produce toxins.

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