Orange County to spray for mosquitoes after 5 dengue fever cases

Orange County mosquito control crews are planning to spray parts of Apopka and Pine Hills Friday night in an effort to prevent the spread of dengue fever and other mosquito-borne illnesses.The spraying is scheduled to begin around 7 p.m., following five confirmed cases of dengue fever in the county.Officials say the operation is aimed at helping control the mosquito population and reduce the risk of further spread.However, the threat of thunderstorms could interrupt spraying operations. If crews are unable to finish Friday night, the county says they will return Saturday night to complete the work.Residents in the affected areas should be aware of the scheduled mosquito control efforts as crews work to limit the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.