Sarasota County, Florida, issues rabies advisory after a raccoon tests positive for the disease.

Sarasota County, Florida, is under a rabies advisory after a raccoon tested positive for the disease. The Florida Department of Health advises avoiding contact with wild animals like raccoons, bats, and foxes, and to keep pets immunized and supervised. Exposure to rabies requires immediate medical attention. More details are available on FloridaHealth.gov or by contacting the local health department.