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Map Shows Dengue Fever Cases in Each State as Florida Records First 2026 Death

Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 4 developments

Florida has recorded its first dengue-related death of 2026 amid one of the state's largest outbreaks in recent years.

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  1. Dengue‑carrying mosquitoes expand their reach into new territories—including Florida

    Headline from MedicalXpress ·

  2. Dengue fever: 3 cases in Orange County; 152 local cases in Florida

    Headline from FOX 35 Orlando ·

  3. Florida confirms a death from dengue as the state struggles with one of its worst recent outbreaks

    Headline from WSVN Miami ·

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    Map Shows Dengue Fever Cases in Each State as Florida Records First 2026 Death

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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  1. The Conversation US

    Dengue-carrying mosquitoes expand their reach into new territories – including Florida (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    As dengue spreads further outside its normal tropical zones, doctors and patients need to know what to watch for.

  2. MedicalXpress

    Dengue‑carrying mosquitoes expand their reach into new territories—including Florida (opens MedicalXpress)

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    MedicalXpress's feed description

    The Tampa Bay Times reported the death of an older woman on Sept. 8, 2026. Her family says local doctors attributed her death to dengue fever, although the Florida Department of Health has not yet confirmed it.

  3. End Time Headlines

    Dengue fever surges worldwide as mosquitoes push into new regions (opens End Time Headlines)

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    End Time Headlines's feed description

    A deadly mosquito-borne illness long tied to distant tropics is taking hold closer to home, according to a report from The Independent. An elderly woman died on Sept. 8, 2026, her family saying local doctors blamed dengue fever, though the Florida Department of Health has not confirmed it.

  4. WFLA

    Hillsborough County dengue cases rise to 134; 152 cases reported across Florida (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    Hillsborough County continues to lead Florida in its locally acquired dengue fever cases, according to new data from the Florida Department of Health.

  5. NBC 6 South Florida

    Florida confirms a death from dengue as state struggles with recent outbreak (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Asian tiger mosquito, scientifically known as aedes albopictus, is biting human skin, potentially transmitting dangerous diseases like dengue fever, zika virus, and chikungunya

  6. FOX 35 Orlando

    Dengue fever: 3 cases in Orange County; 152 local cases in Florida (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    There have been two more locally-acquired cases of dengue fever reported in Orange County, bringing the county total for the year to three, according to the Florida Department of Health and the Orange County Mosquito Control.

  7. Tampa Bay Times

    Tampa woman is first dengue fever death recorded in Florida (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    Tampa Bay Times's feed description

    The Florida Department of Health confirmed Friday that a Hillsborough County woman is the first known person to die as a result of dengue fever in the state this year. Gay Small died at Tampa General Hospital on Sept. 4, the result of a mosquito bite she got near her home on Bayshore Boulevard.

  8. WFLA

    Health officials confirm first dengue fever death in Hillsborough County (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    The Florida Department of Health confirmed the first dengue fever-related death in Hillsborough County.

  9. FOX 13 Tampa

    Hillsborough dengue cases jump to 134 as aerial mosquito treatments continue (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    More than 130 cases of dengue have been reported in Hillsborough County , making up 88% of the state’s total infections. That’s according to the most recent data by the Florida Department of Health. The numbers show 39 cases of dengue were reported in Hillsborough County from Sept. 6-12 alone.

  10. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Florida confirms a death from dengue as the state struggles with one of its worst recent outbreaks (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Florida is experiencing one of its worst surges of dengue in decades, and the toll now includes a death

  11. Money Talks News

    Officials Report First Dengue Fever Death of 2026 (opens Money Talks News)

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    Money Talks News's feed description

    Florida has recorded 332 dengue cases this season, including 153 caught locally, as health officials urge residents to guard against mosquitoes.

  12. WFLA

    1st Dengue Fever death reported in Hillsborough; neighboring counties work to stop spread (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    The Florida Department of Health has confirmed the first death due to dengue; it happened in Hillsborough County.

  13. New York Post

    Florida woman, 80, dies from dengue fever on her birthday: ‘Met the wrong mosquito’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Recent mosquito sampling indicates the outbreak is gradually dissipating.

  14. Washington Examiner

    Florida confirms death from dengue fever as state confronts growing outbreak (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Florida health officials confirmed one death related to dengue fever on Friday as the state deals with one of the worst outbreaks related to the viral illness. The Florida Department of Health did not provide any specifics about the person who died in Hillsborough County, but the confirmed death was…

  15. Newsweek

    Map Shows Dengue Fever Cases in Each State as Florida Records First 2026 Death (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Florida has recorded its first dengue-related death of 2026 amid one of the state's largest outbreaks in recent years.

  16. Gizmodo

    Dengue Is Surging in Florida—and It’s Claimed Its First Life in Nearly 100 Years (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    Florida has recorded hundreds of dengue cases this year, many of which were locally acquired.

  17. ABC News

    What to know about dengue fever as Florida reports 1st death and cases rise (opens ABC News)

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    ABC News's feed description

    The Florida Department of Health confirmed the state's first death this year from dengue fever as cases of the mosquito-borne illness continue to rise.

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