Florida's Local Dengue Count Reaches 252, a Multi-Decade High, as Broward Confirms Its First Case
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 5 min
State data through Sept. 26 count 252 locally acquired dengue cases in Florida, which the AP says is the most for any state in a calendar year since at least the 1940s. Broward County confirmed its first local case and issued an advisory, and Hillsborough's response has cost about $2.5 million so far.
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State data through Sept. 26 count 252 locally acquired dengue cases in Florida, which the AP says is the most for any state in a calendar year since at least the 1940s. Broward County confirmed its first local case and issued an advisory, and Hillsborough's response has cost about $2.5 million so far.
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