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UPDATED Sep 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Sep 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Family mourns woman as Hillsborough dengue response expands
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Relatives of Gay Small, 80, say the Florida Department of Health is investigating her death as possibly associated with the recent dengue outbreak. The report comes as Hillsborough County expands its dengue response, prompting renewed concern among neighbors and family members.
WHO: Relatives of Gay Small; Florida Department of Health; neighbors in Hillsborough County
WHAT: Death of an 80-year-old woman is being reviewed for possible dengue association as Hillsborough expands its dengue response.
WHEN: Reported Sep 9, 2026 at 5:29 PM ET
WHERE: Hillsborough County, Florida
WHY: The Florida Department of Health is investigating whether the death may be associated with the recent dengue outbreak.
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