Event Brief
Oct 4, 2026 at 10:20 PM ET
Low-Flying Helicopters to Target Mosquitoes
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Hillsborough County officials say helicopters will fly low over East Tampa, East Lake, Palm River and Bloomingdale during daytime hours from Oct. 5 through Oct. 9. Crews are working to curb dengue fever after local mosquito traps detected a concern; residents in the listed areas may see the flights over rooftops and trees.
WHO: Hillsborough County officials and crews; residents of East Tampa, East Lake, Palm River and Bloomingdale
WHAT: Low-flying daytime helicopter operations to help curb dengue fever
WHEN: Oct 4, 2026
WHERE: Hillsborough County, Florida
WHY: Crews are working to curb the spread of dengue fever.
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