The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County has issued a rabies advisory after a racoon tested positive.

Starting Feb. 1, the City of Longview’s new pet ordinances go into effect. “You insert a little chip, and done. I mean, I’m a responsible pet owner,” replied Francine Frenette, a Longview cat owner.

The health department is monitoring wild animals in response to a confirmed case in a raccoon that was killed this past week. People should be aware that rabies may be present in the wild animal ...