Event Brief
Oct 8, 2026 at 1:20 PM ET
Pinellas Extends Dengue Emergency Through Oct. 15
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Pinellas County extended its state of local emergency for seven days, through Oct. 15, as dengue fever continues to spread. County Administrator Barry Burton issued the extension under authority granted by the Board of County Commissioners; the board first declared the emergency on Sept. 24.
WHO: Pinellas County officials; County Administrator Barry Burton; Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners
WHAT: Pinellas County extended its state of local emergency for seven days, through Oct. 15.
WHEN: Oct 15, 2026
WHERE: Pinellas County, Florida
WHY: Officials extended the emergency to combat the continued spread of dengue fever.
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