A case of dengue fever, a mosquito-borne illness, has been reported in Pasco County. That has officials working to spread awareness while controlling the mosquito population. NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. - The Florida Department of Health has issued a mosquito-borne illness alert for dengue fever in Pasco County.

Pasco County health officials announced two locally acquired dengue fever cases Wednesday and are warning residents to try to avoid mosquitoes. The mosquito-borne disease can be painful and debilitating with symptoms of fever,