Harmful blue-green algae toxins detected in Lake Jesup, Florida. Avoid contact with water and keep pets away. Health alert issued.

The public should avoid contact with toxic algae in Lake Okeechobee on the west side of Port Mayaca, according to a state health alert issued Friday.

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