# Florida Confirms First Human West Nile Virus Case in Duval County

Florida health officials confirmed a locally-acquired human West Nile virus case in Duval County and launched prevention efforts.

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The Florida Department of Health in Duval County confirmed a locally-acquired human case of West Nile virus on 2026-01-15. [^1]

FWC officials stated that the initiative stems from multiple research efforts documenting declines in oyster populations in the region. [^2]

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding public workshops to gather input on updating rules and regulations for commercial and recreational wild oyster harvest in the Big Bend area. [^3]

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) now allows hunters participating in the Statewide Alligator Hunt and Super Hunt to report their alligator harvests online through the Fish l Hunt FL app. [^4]

Experts state that eliminating standing water is one of the most effective ways to reduce the mosquito population. [^5]

Health officials and Jacksonville Mosquito Control launched coordinated prevention efforts, including ground spraying throughout Duval County. [^6]

Current regulations do not match the state of the resource, according to FWC officials. [^7]

The workshops will cover Dixie, Levy, and Citrus counties. [^8]

Hunters must record their alligator harvest within 24 hours or prior to transferring the harvest, whichever occurs first. [^9]

If cellular service is unavailable, hunters may use a temporary harvest transfer log up to 24 hours until they enter the report online at app.myfwc.com/crossdoi/lex. [^10]

Hunters submit online harvest reports in the Fish l Hunt FL app by logging into their account, tapping 'hunting', and choosing 'Alligator Harvest Reports'. [^11]

## What this stands on

1. The Florida Department of Health in Duval County confirmed a locally-acquired human case of West Nile virus on 2026-01-15. (WJXT News4JAX, News)
2. FWC officials stated that the initiative stems from multiple research efforts documenting declines in oyster populations in the region. (WCJB, News)
3. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding public workshops to gather input on updating rules and regulations for commercial and recreational wild oyster harvest in the Big Bend area. (WCJB, News)
4. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) now allows hunters participating in the Statewide Alligator Hunt and Super Hunt to report their alligator harvests online through the Fish l Hunt FL app. (Florida Weekly, News)
5. Experts state that eliminating standing water is one of the most effective ways to reduce the mosquito population. (WJXT News4JAX, News)
6. Health officials and Jacksonville Mosquito Control launched coordinated prevention efforts, including ground spraying throughout Duval County. (WJXT News4JAX, News)
7. Current regulations do not match the state of the resource, according to FWC officials. (WCJB, News)
8. The workshops will cover Dixie, Levy, and Citrus counties. (WCJB, News)
9. Hunters must record their alligator harvest within 24 hours or prior to transferring the harvest, whichever occurs first. (Florida Weekly, News)
10. If cellular service is unavailable, hunters may use a temporary harvest transfer log up to 24 hours until they enter the report online at app.myfwc.com/crossdoi/lex. (Florida Weekly, News)
11. Hunters submit online harvest reports in the Fish l Hunt FL app by logging into their account, tapping 'hunting', and choosing 'Alligator Harvest Reports'. (Florida Weekly, News)

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