On Wednesday, WESH 2 received information from Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith that 14 confirmed and suspected cases of Legionnaires’ disease had been reported in Orange County due to “gym exposure.” The reports stated that an outbreak occurred at the Crunch Fitness in Ocoee. Florida Department of Health testing shared with WESH 2 by the gym showed no Legionella bacterial growths in swabs collected on Nov. 21.Crunch Fitness Ocoee reached out to WESH 2 and provided this statement: Recent testing conducted by the Florida Department of Health has confirmed that all 20 environmental samples collected at Crunch Ocoee — including nine bulk-water samples and 11 swab samples — tested negative for Legionella. The Department performed an extensive evaluation of our facility, including the spa systems, showers, hot water heaters, water fountains, bathroom sinks, and the exterior water main. Every sample showed zero evidence of Legionella.We understand there is heightened community attention following reports of Legionellosis cases in the wider Ocoee and Pine Hills areas. While health officials continue their broader investigation, the Department of Health’s comprehensive testing into the identified systems has found no current indication that Crunch Ocoee’s water systems contained the presence of Legionella pneumophila.We appreciate the Department of Health’s diligence and transparency throughout this process. Crunch Ocoee will continue to work closely with local and state officials to support public health efforts. The safety and well-being of our members and staff remain our highest priority, and we are committed to upholding the rigorous standards our community expects and deserves.– Crunch OcoeeFlorida Department of Health report for Crunch Fitness OcoeeWhat is Legionnaires’ disease? Symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease are similar to other types of pneumonia, with severe complications including lung failure and even death.Most cases can be treated successfully with certain antibiotics.Legionnaires’ disease symptomsCoughFeverHeadachesMuscle achesShortness of breathOther symptoms, such as confusion, diarrhea, or nausea can also occur.Sources of infection include showerheads and sink faucets, hot tubs, decorative fountains and water features, large, complex plumbing systems, and cooling towers.For more information on preventing and detecting Legionnaires’ disease, visit the CDC website.
OCOEE, Fla. —
On Wednesday, WESH 2 received information from Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith that 14 confirmed and suspected cases of Legionnaires’ disease had been reported in Orange County due to “gym exposure.”
The reports stated that an outbreak occurred at the Crunch Fitness in Ocoee.
Florida Department of Health testing shared with WESH 2 by the gym showed no Legionella bacterial growths in swabs collected on Nov. 21.
Crunch Fitness Ocoee reached out to WESH 2 and provided this statement:
Recent testing conducted by the Florida Department of Health has confirmed that all 20 environmental samples collected at Crunch Ocoee — including nine bulk-water samples and 11 swab samples — tested negative for Legionella. The Department performed an extensive evaluation of our facility, including the spa systems, showers, hot water heaters, water fountains, bathroom sinks, and the exterior water main. Every sample showed zero evidence of Legionella.
We understand there is heightened community attention following reports of Legionellosis cases in the wider Ocoee and Pine Hills areas. While health officials continue their broader investigation, the Department of Health’s comprehensive testing into the identified systems has found no current indication that Crunch Ocoee’s water systems contained the presence of Legionella pneumophila.
We appreciate the Department of Health’s diligence and transparency throughout this process. Crunch Ocoee will continue to work closely with local and state officials to support public health efforts. The safety and well-being of our members and staff remain our highest priority, and we are committed to upholding the rigorous standards our community expects and deserves.
— Crunch Ocoee
Florida Department of Health report for Crunch Fitness Ocoee
Florida Department of Health
Florida Department of Health Legionella test report for Crunch Fitness Ocoee 2025
Florida Department of Health
What is Legionnaires’ disease?
Symptoms of Legionnaires’ disease are similar to other types of pneumonia, with severe complications including lung failure and even death.
Most cases can be treated successfully with certain antibiotics.
Legionnaires’ disease symptomsCoughFeverHeadachesMuscle achesShortness of breath
Other symptoms, such as confusion, diarrhea, or nausea can also occur.
Sources of infection include showerheads and sink faucets, hot tubs, decorative fountains and water features, large, complex plumbing systems, and cooling towers.
For more information on preventing and detecting Legionnaires’ disease, visit the CDC website.