Florida Confirms Dengue Death, Hillsborough County Exceeds 130 Local Cases

Florida health authorities confirmed the first dengue-related death in an elderly resident as local transmission in Hillsborough County surpasses 130 cases, prompting intensified mosquito control. The outbreak signals expanding autochthonous dengue transmission in the continental U.S., a trend linked to climate and vector spread. Uncertainty remains over the full case count and containment efficacy.