PASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Pasco County has confirmed two cases of locally acquired dengue fever. The Pasco County Mosquito Control District (PCMCD) reported the cases on Tuesday but advised the public that there is a heightened risk of more cases.
Dengue fever primarily spreads through infected mosquitoes and can cause headaches, fever, chills, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, pain behind the eyes, and rash.
Hillsborough County also reported a local case of Dengue fever in June.
PCMCD said they will have additional aerial and ground spraying in Pasco County to protect residents.
Residents are urged to take extra precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites, such as draining standing water from their property, covering their skin with clothing, and using repellent if they are outdoors.
“You know, it might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary.
Maybe we should just do away with homeowner associations as a whole.”
South Florida lawmaker Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) says it may be time to do away with homeowners associations altogether, as more Floridians speak out about rising fees, costly lawsuits, and even arrests tied to HOA disputes. He said this week that he is considering filing legislation in the next session that would abolish HOAs statewide.
