🌱 Patch AM: How the dengue emergency is changing mosquito control in Bloomingdale.

Good day Bloomingdale! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How the dengue emergency is changing mosquito control in Bloomingdale.
• Why a Bloomingdale Publix parking lot figured in a massive drug bust.

Also on today's calendar: Free Dog Training Class.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 73.
• Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Canadian Snowbirds Face State Of Emergency In 3 Florida Counties (thetravel.com) — Bloomingdale residents are part of Hillsborough County's emergency response to a growing dengue outbreak, with intensified mosquito spraying and larval control underway in local neighborhoods. Three Tampa Bay counties have declared states of emergency, and officials urge people—especially winter visitors and older adults—to use repellents, eliminate standing water, and watch for flu-like symptoms that could signal dengue infection.
   

• Florida mom warned son to stop dealing drugs before raid netted 22 kilos of narcotics,14 guns, over $590K: DOJ (fox35orlando.com) — Bloomingdale comes up in a major federal drug case, as investigators say a Riverview man repeatedly met buyers at a Publix parking lot in the community while moving large quantities of fentanyl, meth, and cocaine. Raids in Tampa and Riverview seized 22 kilograms of drugs, 14 guns, and nearly $600,000, and the suspect now faces a possible life sentence.
   

📸 Around Bloomingdale

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Bloomingdale

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Free Dog Training Class →
  2502 Leaning Pine Ln, Plant City
  9:30 am

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Breast Cancer Awareness Month Event →
  BayCare Medical Group at St. Joseph's Hospital-South, 6901 Simmons Loop, Suite 202, Riverview
  5:00 pm
• Financial Aid Night @ Spoto High School
  Brooker, 8538 Eagle Palm Dr, Riverview
  6:00 pm

📣 Bloomingdale Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 2
• How to DJ 101 From Equipment to Mixing (6 week course, Friday or Saturday) →
  Riverview, 11311 Green Harvest Drive, Riverview
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Sea Glass Art →
  Creative Junk Therapy, 772 W. Lumsden Rd., Brandon
• Step Into Fall: Florida Xtreme Hip Hop Pass the Mic Experience →
  Summerfield Community Center, 13011 Summerfield Boulevard, Riverview
  11:00 am
• Sea Glass Art Workshop in Brandon →
  Creative Junk Therapy, 772 W. Lumsden Rd, Brandon
  11:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Valrico, FL →
  Brandon FL
Monday October 5
• Spirit Night @ Culver's
  Summerfield Crossings, 10721 Big Bend Rd, Riverview
  5:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• An Evening with Elise Kova →
  Books-A-Million, 839 Brandon Town Center Drive, Brandon
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Financial Aid Night @ Spoto High School
  Brooker, 8538 Eagle Palm Dr, Riverview
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Bill's OKTOBERFEST Gift Card Giveaway – Old Castle →
  Riverview FL
  8:01 am
Saturday October 10
• Comedy Night At JF Kicks Brought To You By ILL HOUSE COMEDY →
  JF Kicks Restaurant & Patio Bar, 3345 Lithia Pinecrest Road, Valrico

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Bloomingdale PatchAM possible:

• Refresh - Aesthetics & Wellness — (813) 723-6117
• Santini Personal Injury & Car Accident Law — (813) 576-3209

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

🪧 Patch Classifieds

• 2025 Brand New Coachman Destination 40 Foot
  Purchase our Brand New 2025 Coachman Destination Unit that is 40 Foot  All set up and ready to be taken over.  We offer Owner Financing at 8%.  Lot... (More info)

🗞 Nearby News

Valrico

• Man arrested for throwing nails onto Hillsborough County road takes plea deal (wtsp.com)
• Experience, growth shape Hillsborough Commission race between Stacy Hahn, Neil Manimala (floridapolitics.com)
• Obituaries 10.01.26 (plantcityobserver.com)

Riverview

• Florida mom warned son to stop dealing drugs before raid netted 22 kilos of narcotics,14 guns, over $590K: DOJ (fox13news.com)
• Hillsborough Blood Drones Launch in October, Flown From Sarasota (dronexl.co)

Brandon

• FL-Based Bagel Chain Opens Second Tampa Bay-Area Shop (patch.com)

Ok Bloomingdale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook