
Measles cases mount in Florida, highest number reported in 25 years
On Jun. 2, 2026, The Florida Department of Health said there have been 154 measles cases in the state this year, with the most recent cases identified in Orange and Palm Beach counties.
The total comes from cases reported in 15 counties through May 23 and is the highest number of cases reported in the state in a single year over the last 25 years. Most of the cases come from Collier County, where Ave Maria University reported an outbreak in January and February of this year.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Florida is fourth overall for 2026 measles infections, behind South Carolina, Utah, and Texas.
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Source: Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy, University of Minnesota
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