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10/14/2026

A Manatee County sod farm has developed a new type of St. Augustine grass designed to better withstand Florida's climate, diseases and even pests. More Below 🔗⬇️

10/08/2026

University of Florida researchers identified dengue-carrying mosquitoes in local yards despite low infection rates.

10/07/2026

Case of locally acquired dengue fever confirmed in Broward County

10/05/2026

Officials in Broward County have confirmed a case of dengue fever.

09/30/2026

INFECTION ALERT: Three Florida counties declare states of emergency as 190 locally acquired dengue cases spread across the state.

Hillsborough County alone accounts for 170 of those cases, with the mosquito-borne illness now confirmed in six counties, according to the Florida Department of Health.

The emergency declarations allow officials to fast-track mosquito-control operations and pursue state or federal assistance as crews ramp up aerial and ground treatments in affected areas.

Full story here https://www.foxnews.com/health/dengue-fever-outbreak-triggers-states-emergency-3-southern-counties

09/21/2026

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08/03/2026

🦟 Palm Beach County has confirmed a locally acquired dengue fever case. Health experts say more infections are possible.

Here's what you need to know to protect yourself and your family👇

07/25/2026

07/19/2026

🦟 If it feels like Southwest Florida is being eaten alive right now, you are not imagining it. Collier County is battling one of its biggest salt marsh mosquito explosions in nearly a decade, with clouds of the aggressive biters swarming Naples, Marco Island, Everglades City and Port of the Islands. These pests are relentless: riding the wind, salt marsh mosquitoes can travel up to 60 miles from the mangroves where they hatch, so even inland neighborhoods are not safe. Residents say stepping outside has become almost unbearable.

The surge followed a dry winter that let eggs pile up in the marshes, then heavy late-spring and early-summer rains and high tides flooded them all at once, hatching the bugs in staggering numbers. 🚁 Mosquito control crews have gone on the offensive, sending helicopters to drop a bacteria-based larvicide into the mangrove breeding waters and spraying to knock down the adults. Officials say the aim is to hit the larvae before they can grow into biting, flying adults.

07/13/2026

One promises 5-star meals. Another is a well-known bagel shop. And one serves millions of cups of coffee each year. But last week, Victory Restaurant & Lounge, H&H Bagels in Pinecrest, and a Dunkin’ in Miami all landed on the state’s emergency closure list after inspectors documented serious vio...