Manatee County helps Hillsborough fight dengue

Manatee County is assisting Hillsborough County in combating a dengue fever outbreak through collaborative mosquito control efforts. While Hillsborough has seen the vast majority of Florida's 252 dengue cases, Manatee County remains case-free. Officials emphasize that these mosquitoes breed in residential standing water, urging citizens to clear their backyards to stop the disease cycle.