Hardee County health officials are telling people to stay out of the water at Peace River in Wauchula after spotting blue-green algae earlier this week. The Florida Department of Health in Hardee County issued a formal public warning on June 3, 2026, confirming that water samples are currently being tested in a state lab. While […] Trouble Bubbling At Peace River: Blue-Green Algae Sparks Health Alert In Hardee County ...read more read less