{
  "id": 8314706,
  "title": "Florida confirms a death from dengue as the state struggles with one of its worst recent outbreaks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/florida-confirms-a-death-from-dengue-as-the-state-struggles-with-one",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-18T21:45:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/2026/09/18/florida-confirms-a-death-from-dengue-as-the-state-struggles-with-one-of-its-worst-recent-outbreaks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Florida is grappling with one of its most severe recent outbreaks of dengue fever, resulting in a fatality. The Florida Department of Health confirmed the death of an elderly woman from Tampa on September 4, marking the state's first locally acquired dengue-related death in decades. Over 130 cases of locally acquired dengue have been reported this year in Hillsborough County, typically seeing only a few cases annually. This outbreak is attributed to recent weather conditions that allowed the virus-spreading mosquitoes to multiply. Dengue, caused by a virus spread by mosquitoes, can lead to severe symptoms and even death. The current outbreak is centered near Tampa, where workers have been actively spraying to eliminate mosquitoes and inspect properties for potential breeding grounds. While some mosquitoes have been tested and found not carrying the virus, experts believe the threat of dengue is likely to persist due to the abundance of mosquitoes in Florida.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Florida experiences worst recent dengue outbreak with first death",
    "Elderly Tampa woman dies from locally acquired dengue on September 4",
    "Over 130 cases reported in Hillsborough County this year"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}