Florida Health

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 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.

Florida reports 500 cyclosporiasis cases as the national outbreak slows. Experts emphasize food safety despite the end of peak season.

Florida reports rising locally-acquired dengue cases across Central Florida. Health officials urge residents to prevent mosquito bites as surveillance continues statewide.

Florida reports a second death from Vibrio vulnificus in 2026. A Marion County resident died after contracting the infection. Health officials warn beachgoers about open wounds as cases reach 14 statewide, with UF developing new AI forecasting tools to predict outbreaks and protect coastal communities.

State authorities report another fatality linked to Vibrio vulnificus, prompting renewed safety warnings for coastal residents and visitors regarding warm water exposure.

Florida health officials report 352 cyclosporiasis cases linked to contaminated produce. Orange County has 26 confirmed cases as summer infections spike nationwide.

Florida officials issued alerts after a death from Vibrio vulnificus, warning residents about risks from raw shellfish and open wounds in coastal waters.