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Dengue cases rise in Florida as health alerts expand

Thetraveler.org reports an uptick in dengue fever cases across Florida and says health alerts are being widened to address the increase, the outlet reported Sept. 9, 2026.

By James Barber • September 9, 2026 · 10:36 am
Dengue cases rise in Florida as health alerts expand

Dengue fever cases in Florida have increased and health alerts are being expanded in response, thetraveler.org reported on Sept. 9, 2026.

The report says public-health notices tied to the mosquito-borne illness are growing as officials track the rise in cases across the state. Details on specific locations or numbers were not provided in the summary.

Statewide health agencies and local partners are likely to issue further guidance as conditions evolve; thetraveler.org article is the source for the latest report.