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

Florida is experiencing one of its worst dengue fever outbreaks in recent years, with cases spreading across multiple counties including Orange County. The outbreak has now resulted in at least one death, confirmed in 2026. Dengue-carrying mosquitoes have expanded into new territories within Florida. Health officials continue to track and report new cases as the situation develops.

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4 developments
  1. Sep 15Dengue‑carrying mosquitoes expand their reach into new territories—including Florida
  2. Sep 17Only center coverage:Dengue fever: 3 cases in Orange County; 152 local cases in Florida
  3. Sep 18Florida confirms a death from dengue as the state struggles with one of its worst recent outbreaks
  4. Sep 21Only center coverage:Map Shows Dengue Fever Cases in Each State as Florida Records First 2026 Death

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Last development · Sep 21 — Map Shows Dengue Fever Cases in Each State as Florida Records First 2026 Death

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Money Talks NewsLean Left· 10d ago

Officials Report First Dengue Fever Death of 2026

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 10d ago· ran in 4 outlets

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

Tampa Bay TimesLean Left· 11d ago

Tampa woman is first dengue fever death recorded in Florida

ABC NewsLean Left· 8d ago· ran in 2 outlets

What to know about dengue fever as Florida reports 1st death and cases rise

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Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· WSVN Miami, MedicalXpress, +1 more
WSVN MiamiLean Left· 8d ago

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

MedicalXpressCenter· 10d ago

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

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 10d ago

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

NewsweekCenter· 8d ago

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

Ran by 2 outlets· News Nation Now, WFLA
News Nation NowCenter· 10d ago

Health officials confirm first dengue fever death in Hillsborough County

WFLACenter· 10d ago

Health officials confirm first dengue fever death in Hillsborough County

WFLACenter· 10d ago

1st Dengue Fever death reported in Hillsborough; neighboring counties work to stop spread

FOX 13 TampaCenter· 10d ago

Hillsborough dengue cases jump to 134 as aerial mosquito treatments continue

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Washington ExaminerRight· 10d ago

Florida confirms death from dengue fever as state confronts growing outbreak

New York PostLean Right· 10d ago

Florida woman, 80, dies from dengue fever on her birthday: ‘Met the wrong mosquito’

End Time HeadlinesLean Right· 13d ago

Dengue fever surges worldwide as mosquitoes push into new regions

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GizmodoLeft· 8d ago

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

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