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Hi Bloomingdale! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Bloomingdale is now a focus in Hillsborough's dengue emergency

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Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• Canadian Snowbirds Face State Of Emergency In 3 Florida Counties (thetravel.com) — Bloomingdale is one of the Hillsborough communities where officials are actively targeting mosquito larvae as part of a dengue fever state of emergency, so residents should expect intensified spraying and prevention efforts. With most local dengue cases in Hillsborough County, health authorities urge people in Bloomingdale to use insect repellent, eliminate standing water around their homes, and stay alert for flu-like symptoms that could signal infection.
   

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