Rabies alert issued

Rick Patrick  rick@greenepublishing.com The Florida Department of Health (DOH) has issued a rabies health alert for Jefferson, Madison and Taylor Counties. This alert comes in response to a confirmed case of the disease in a raccoon on Wednesday, June 26. Visitors and residents should be cautious and aware that rabies may be present in the wild animal population. “People and domestic animals should always avoid physical contact with wild animals, especially bats, which carry a higher