Florida's local dengue count reaches 524 as Hillsborough extends its emergency and Amendment 3 passes
Friday, November 6, 2026 · 4 min
The Florida Department of Health's latest data count 524 locally acquired dengue cases in 2026, with 39 confirmed Oct. 25–31, and Hillsborough has extended its local emergency through Nov. 12. Voters approved Amendment 3, which moves the mosquito-control funding question to 2027 budgets.
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The Florida Department of Health's latest data count 524 locally acquired dengue cases in 2026, with 39 confirmed Oct. 25–31, and Hillsborough has extended its local emergency through Nov. 12. Voters approved Amendment 3, which moves the mosquito-control funding question to 2027 budgets.
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- Nearly 500 dengue cases reported across Tampa Bay: See county-by-county numbers | wtsp.com — 10 Tampa Bay
“Between Oct. 25 and Oct. 31, Florida DOH has confirmed 39 new dengue cases, with the largest increases in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. Hillsborough's dengue fever numbers continue to climb, as more counties across the state report their first cases.”
- Florida Amendment 3 Property Tax Cut Passes as Tampa Bay Dengue Surge Raises Questions About Mosquito Control Funding — Dorothy Brooks
“Nothing changes for this season's mosquito work. Local governments do not expect a significant drop in property tax revenue until fall 2027, with a much larger reduction in 2028.”