https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/health-alerts-issued-as-cases-of-painful-illness-typically-found-in-tropical-countries-spreads-across-floridaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/health-alerts-issued-as-cases-of-painful-illness-typically-found-in-tropical-countries-spreads-across-floridahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/health-alerts-issued-as-cases-of-painful-illness-typically-found-in-tropical-countries-spreads-across-florida#u52579Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:50:07 +0000Cases of dengue fever, a painful illness typically found in tropical countries, are rising across Florida. Health alerts have been issued as the disease spreads, with multiple counties reporting increased cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided data showing the rise in cases. Health officials are targeting disease-carrying mosquitoes to combat the spread.Why it mattersDengue fever is a mosquito-borne disease that can cause severe flu-like symptoms. The increase in cases in Florida is concerning due to the state's subtropical climate, which allows mosquito