The Florida Department of Health in Broward County confirmed on Oct 5, 2026 that the county has its first locally‑acquired case of dengue fever.
Broward County health officials noted that the county has also recorded 20 travel‑related dengue cases so far this year, as documented for the week of Sept. 20‑26.
Statewide, Florida is experiencing a widespread dengue outbreak, with dozens of travel‑related infections reported across the state, representing one of the largest dengue events in the continental United States.