Levy County rabies alert issued after stray cat tests positive

GFX - Rabies (Rabid cat)
GFX - Rabies (Rabid cat)(MGN | MGN Image (Credit))
Published: Jul. 27, 2026 at 4:08 PM EDT

BRONSON, Fla. (WCJB) — Levy County health officials have issued a rabies alert after a stray cat tested positive for the virus.

Officials said the cat was killed on the north side of Bronson, in the area of Northeast 94th Place.

The incident occurred last Monday. The rabies alert is in effect for 60 days inside the following boundaries:

  • Northern boundary: State Road 27 Alternate and State Road 24
  • Southern boundary: State Road 19 and State Road 24
  • Eastern boundary: State Road 24 and State Road 27 Alternate
  • Western boundary: NW 30 Ave. and State Road 19

Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.