FL: 2025 - 2026 Dengue

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Brevard County alerts residents of 4 confirmed dengue cases
BY Spectrum News Staff Brevard County
PUBLISHED 2:28 PM ET Jul. 31, 2025

​BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Four cases of locally acquired dengue have been confirmed by the Florida Department of Health in Brevard County, it said in an alert Wednesday...

Source: https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/5...rted-brevard-county-mosquito-control-ramps-up

5 dengue fever cases reported in Brevard County as mosquito control ramps up
By FOX 35 Digital Staff
Published August 7, 2025 11:27pm EDT
Brevard County
FOX 35 Orlando
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At least five dengue cases have been linked to local mosquitoes in Brevard County.
Officials have launched an aggressive trapping and fogging campaign to curb the spread.
Residents are urged to clear standing water and avoid tampering with mosquito control efforts.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Multiple cases of dengue fever have been reported in Brevard County, and health officials say the infections are linked to local mosquito bites — not international travel...

Source: https://www.tampafp.com/dengue-case-confirmed-in-hillsborough-county-authorities-take-action/

Dengue Case Confirmed In Hillsborough County, Authorities Take Action
Melissa Masters August 18, 2025 4:35 pm

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) has confirmed a human case of locally-acquired dengue fever in the county. In response, DOH-Hillsborough is collaborating with Hillsborough County Mosquito Control to launch an aggressive prevention campaign, including aerial spraying, to curb further transmission...

Source: https://www.cfpublic.org/health/202...e-found-in-brevard-county-remains-under-alert

27 cases of local dengue found in Brevard, county remains under alert
Central Florida Public Media | By Joe Mario Pedersen
Published September 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM EDT​

Brevard County is at the center of Florida’s locally acquired dengue fever cases. As of last week, the state reported 27 cases.

“That’s a first for Brevard,” said Joseph Faella, the director of Brevard County Mosquito Control. “We have travel cases pretty much every year… But still nothing like this.”

Last year, Brevard reported eight travel-associated cases compared to only two so far this year. The surprise has been the local transmission, of which 11 of those 27 cases were reported last week.

A mosquito-borne illness alert was issued in Brevard at the end of July, when the county reported six cases. Miami-Dade is also under a mosquito-borne illness alert, having currently reported six cases. Pasco and Hillsborough counties each reported one case, and are under mosquito-borne illness advisories.​..

Source: https://www.cfpublic.org/health/202...rts-ask-why-brevard-county-had-so-much-dengue


Mosquito experts ask why Brevard County had so much dengue
Central Florida Public Media | By Joe Mario Pedersen
Published October 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM EDT


Following the weekend’s heavy showers, Brevard County Mosquito Control is working to eliminate possible watery breeding grounds and reduce the chances of any more dengue cases buzzing up.

“I'm hoping at this point that the spike is behind us,” said Joseph Faella, director of Brevard mosquito control. “We're optimistic that it's slowing down, although with this extra water, yeah, we may see a little bit of an influx in water-holding containers.”

In September, Brevard experienced a spike in localized dengue cases, totalling about 27 at the time, and leading the state. As of this week, the county has had 31 cases, making up about two-thirds of the Florida total, according to state data.

The mosquito-borne virus is not known to regularly occur in Florida. However, some cases do emerge yearly in Miami-Dade County, due to the area’s tropical conditions. What’s unusual is any local dengue acquired north of Broward County...
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Lee County sees increase in mosquito-borne diseases from international travelers
Florida records 409 dengue fever cases this year, with 16 from Lee County and 11 chikungunya cases locally

​LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County Mosquito Control is reporting an unusual increase in mosquito-borne diseases this year, with international travelers bringing more than just memories back to Southwest Florida.

The county is dealing with a significant uptick in imported cases of dengue fever and chikungunya, according to Jenifer McBride from Lee County Mosquito Control.​

"Florida is definitely kind of a place where we see these imported cases, an awful lot of them this year, actually," McBride said.

According to the Florida Department of Health, the state has recorded 409 dengue fever cases so far this year, with 16 of those cases originating from Lee County. The state also documented 206 chikungunya cases, with 11 from Lee County.

McBride has personal experience with how serious these diseases can be after contracting one during her own travels.

"I went to a beautiful country and came back, and within two days, I was sitting on the couch, and within five minutes, I had 104 fever. Went from feeling fine to 104 and I was actually sick the entire summer," McBride said.​..

Source: https://www.tampafp.com/dengue-feve...ty-what-local-health-officials-are-doing-now/

Dengue Fever Confirmed In Hillsborough County: What Local Health Officials Are Doing Now
Melissa Masters July 27, 2026 4:07 pm​

Local health officials have confirmed a human case of locally acquired dengue fever in Hillsborough County, Florida. The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County announced the case following laboratory confirmation.

In response, county health authorities and Hillsborough County Mosquito Management are coordinating surveillance and target prevention measures, including mosquito treatment efforts across affected local areas.​..

Source: https://www.cubaheadlines.com/articles/336834


Florida Health Department Confirms Locally Acquired Dengue Case in Miami-Dade
Sunday, August 2, 2026 by Olivia Torres

​The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) announced this Saturday that a case of locally transmitted dengue has been confirmed, according to local media reports.

When a case is described as "locally acquired," it indicates that the individual contracted the infection within the county itself, not while traveling abroad, raising concerns for health authorities.

Immediately following the confirmation, DOH-Miami-Dade and the County's Mosquito Control Division activated joint protocols for surveillance, prevention, and control in the affected area.​..

Source: https://cbs12.com/news/health/dengu...th-warnings-infection-standing-water-infected

Dengue fever case confirmed in Palm Beach County, mosquito-borne advisory issued
by Eric WeissMon, August 3, 2026 at 9:39 AM​

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Health officials issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory Monday after confirming a locally acquired case of dengue fever in Palm Beach County.

The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County said it is working with Palm Beach County Mosquito Control to conduct surveillance and prevention efforts following the confirmed infection.

A locally acquired case means the person was infected by a mosquito in the area rather than while traveling to a place where dengue is more common.

Health officials did not release information about the patient or identify where in Palm Beach County the infection is believed to have occurred.​..

Source: https://www.tampabay.com/news/healt...ty-reports-second-case-mosquito-borne-dengue/

Hillsborough County reports second case of mosquito-borne dengue
Dengue is a viral infection caused by mosquito bites. Symptoms include fever, headache and joint pain.
​By Mia TaubenblatTimes staff
Published 5 hours ago|Updated 53 minutes ago

The Florida Department of Health reported the second case of mosquito-borne dengue in Hillsborough County this summer.

The department issued an alert for the second case, following a mosquito illness advisory after the first case three days before. Pinellas County has reported zero cases.

As of Aug. 1, four cases of locally acquired dengue have been reported in Florida.​..

Source: https://www.fox13news.com/news/hillsborough-pinellas-health-officials-report-10-dengue-cases.amp

Dengue fever: 10 locally-acquired cases reported in Tampa Bay
By Kellie Cowan
Published August 12, 2026 10:39 AM EDT​

The Brief

Hillsborough County health officials have confirmed eight locally-acquired cases of dengue fever, up from two reported last week.
Pinellas County has also confirmed two locally-acquired cases, prompting increased mosquito surveillance and treatment in the Palm Harbor area.
Officials say residents can help by dumping standing water, using mosquito repellent and wearing loose-fitting, long-sleeved clothing.

TAMPA, Fla. - Health officials are increasing mosquito control efforts across parts of the Tampa Bay area following a jump in locally acquired dengue fever cases.
Tampa Bay dengue cases

What we know

The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County announced an eighth confirmed locally-acquired case of dengue, while Pinellas County health officials have reported two locally-acquired cases.

Both counties remain on alert as mosquito control teams increase surveillance and treatment.​..

Source: https://www.tampabay28.com/news/reg...lly-acquired-dengue-case-in-citrus-county-doh

Health officials confirm locally acquired dengue case in Citrus County: DOH
By: Anthony Romano
Posted 2:14 PM, Aug 22, 2026

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — Health officials have confirmed a locally acquired case of dengue in Citrus County, according to the Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Citrus County.

DOH-Citrus said it is coordinating with Citrus County Mosquito Control to increase surveillance and prevention efforts, including truck fogging, aerial larviciding and inspections for mosquito breeding areas, according to a news release...