Locally acquired dengue fever cases have been reported in Florida. Human cases of locally-acquired dengue fever in state has led the Florida Mosquito Control Association (FMCA) to urge Floridians to take precautions and help mosquito control professionals across the state reduce the risk of mosquito borne illnesses.
The confirmed cases underscore the importance of Florida’s year-round mosquito surveillance, prevention and control efforts. Florida’s climate is perfect for mosquitoes, and an influx of visitors, especially in popular destinations like Tampa, enjoying a vacation raises the opportunities for diseases to spread.
According to a recent state weekly report, 152 cases of locally acquired dengue and 16 mosquito pools have been reported from six counties in 2026. Many cases were reported in the Tampa Bay area, which prompted the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County to issue a mosquito-borne illness alert…