Event Brief
First dengue death of 2026 confirmed in Hillsborough
By The BriefBrief · Sources (5)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Summary: The Florida Department of Health confirmed the first dengue fever-related death of 2026 in Hillsborough County. The agency’s latest report also shows at least 134 locally acquired dengue cases in the county this year.
WHO: Florida Department of Health (FDOH); residents of Hillsborough County
WHAT: Confirmed the first dengue fever-related death of 2026 and reported at least 134 locally acquired dengue cases in the county this year
WHEN: 2026
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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