DOH-Hillsborough Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Alert
July 31, 2026
The alert is in response to a second confirmed case of locally-acquired dengue.
Listeriosis outbreak associated with a restaurant in Tampa with food consumption between March 2026 and June 2026.
DOH- Hillsborough cautions the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Bayport Colony Canal (private canal) on June 25.
DOH-Hillsborough urges residents with stable medical conditions who may need electrical equipment, oxygen, dialysis, or assistance from medical professionals for physical, cognitive, or medical needs, to register with the Florida Special Needs Shelter Registry.
Tests completed on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, indicate that the water quality at Davis Island beach does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria.
DOH-Hillsborough Issues Water Quality Health Advisory for Cypress Point Park and Davis Island Beach
April 16, 2026
Tests completed on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, indicate that the water quality at Cypress Point Park and Davis Island Beach does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria.