Florida Beaches Receive ‘Don’t Swim’ Advisories After High Bacteria Levels Found in Water

Authorities also issue warnings over eating fish or shellfish caught along five counties’ shores.

Tourists and locals play in the surf and sand in Clearwater Beach, Fla., on July 2, 2023. Nanette Holt/The Epoch Times

Florida beachgoers in five counties were issued “no swimming” advisories from the state Department of Health after tests found high levels of bacteria in the water.

While all beaches remain open, health officials advise against swimming in the water and ingesting any shellfish, shrimp, or fish caught in the affected areas.