Mosquito

Osceola County, Florida, has authorized a multi-day aerial spraying campaign to reduce mosquito populations after heavy rain and an approaching weather front raised concerns about further mosquito breeding. The move follows a reported uptick in locally transmitted mosquito-borne illnesses, including dengue fever, tracked by the Florida Department of Health. Spraying will pause during rain or high winds, with makeshift October dates planned if needed. Ground-based larvicide and evening spraying will continue countywide. Neighboring Orange County is also spraying in Apopka and Pine Hills after five confirmed dengue cases, while Seminole County reported a new case this week, reflecting a broader Central Florida outbreak concern.