Event Brief
Health officials confirm first dengue death in Hillsborough
By The BriefBrief · Sources (5)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: The Florida Department of Health confirmed the first dengue fever-related death in Hillsborough County. Officials said the death was associated with dengue fever, marking the county’s first fatal case reported by the state health agency.
WHO: Florida Department of Health
WHAT: Confirmed the first dengue fever-related death in Hillsborough County
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026 at 4:22 PM ET
WHERE: Hillsborough County, FL
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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