Dengue Fever

Florida reports nearly 300 locally acquired dengue cases, concentrated in Tampa Bay. Data shows a sharp rise in Hillsborough County alongside increased travel-associated risks.

Broward County health officials confirm a local dengue case, prompting a new advisory for residents to guard against mosquito bites and eliminate standing water sources.

State health officials report over 250 locally acquired dengue cases, making Florida’s outbreak the largest in the continental US since the 1940s and prompting emergency measures in Hillsborough County.

Florida has declared a state health emergency following reports of 190 locally acquired dengue fever cases and one death, highlighting an increasing mosquito-borne illness risk for Central Florida residents.

Local authorities in several Tampa Bay counties have declared an emergency over a significant dengue fever outbreak, prompting new public health measures for residents.

Florida confirms its first dengue-related fatality in 2026 as the state faces one of its largest recent outbreaks, urging residents to prioritize mosquito prevention efforts across affected areas.

Gay Small, an 80-year-old Tampa resident, passed away on her birthday after contracting dengue fever. Her death marks Florida’s first recorded fatality from the virus in 15 years amid a significant rise in local infections.

Hillsborough County reports over 150 local dengue cases and an elderly woman's death, highlighting Florida's severe outbreak driven by weather conditions favoring mosquito growth.

Gay Small of Tampa passed away on her 80th birthday from dengue fever. This marks Florida’s first recorded death from the virus in 15 years as local health departments report a significant surge in infections across multiple counties.

Florida health officials confirm an 80-year-old woman is the state’s first recorded dengue fever death in 2026, passing away on her birthday from the mosquito-borne illness.

Locally acquired dengue fever is surging across Florida, with confirmed cases in Orange County. Officials urge residents to use repellent and remove standing water as health risks increase.

Health officials are investigating a potential dengue-related death in Tampa involving an 80-year-old woman, while increasing mosquito control efforts amid rising local cases.