Manatee County Steps In to Fight Dengue | Tampa News

When dengue fever cases surge in Hillsborough County, Manatee County steps up with two helicopters and a pilot—free of charge—under a formal mutual aid pact. Mosquitoes don’t recognize borders, and with aerial spraying critical to targeting disease-carrying adults, this cross-county boost is vital. Manatee’s help isn’t just neighborly—it’s protective: infected travelers could spread the virus across counties. They’re committed to staying on call until Hillsborough’s outbreak is under control. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a6caf8f98e028e5e