After battling misdiagnoses and chronic symptoms, a Canandaigua man is speaking out as Lyme disease cases continue rising in Ontario County, according to RochesterFirst.com. John Messina, a landscaper-turned-advocate, is sharing his story to push for better awareness and treatment. He says delayed diagnosis left him with lasting issues doctors don’t fully recognize. Local health officials confirmed the spike — cases have more than doubled in four years — and say early treatment is key. The county health department urges anyone bitten by a tick to see a doctor immediately, even if test results are unclear.