Florida sees rise in flesh-eating bacteria

‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria Surge in Florida Floodwaters After Back-to-Back Hurricanes
Florida health officials have warned residents to stay away from floodwaters, following a spike in cases of Vibrio vulnificus infection.
Flesh-eating bacteria cases on the rise in Florida after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
People in coastal areas of Florida impacted by the recent hurricanes have something else to worry about — flesh-eating bacteria.
Are Flesh-Eating Bacteria Hurricane’s Helene’s Parting Gift?
If hurricanes weren’t bringing enough misery, Florida’s warm, brackish waters are serving up “flesh-eating” bacteria. When storm surge meets seawater teeming with bacteria, disaster seems to breed, more disaster.
Florida reports uptick in flesh-eating bacteria following hurricanes
Florida Department of Health is reporting an increase of cases of a flesh-eating bacteria following recent hurricanes.
Floods, blackouts and gas shortages: Florida faces headwinds in the wake of hurricanes Helene and Milton
On a dark night, a fierce storm gave Florida a sharp blow to the head. Less than two weeks later, another tore through its heart.
In Photos: Florida, Still Reeling From Helene, Braces for Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall in Florida mere weeks after Hurricane Helene's deadly assault on Southeastern U.S.
Florida sees rise in flesh-eating bacteria after back-to-back hurricanes
People on Florida’s Gulf Coast have more to worry about after experiencing back-to-back hurricanes. Data shows a recent rise in cases of flesh-eating bacteria. The bacteria occurs naturally in warm coastal waters and lakes.
6 Florida counties saw ‘unusual increase’ in flesh-eating bacteria after hurricanes: health officials
Florida health officials noted that six Tampa Bay area counties saw an “unusual increase” in cases of Vibrio vulnificus this year, attributed to floodwaters from back-to-back
Hurricanes to cut Florida's citrus crop to lowest on record
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FEMA canvasses Alachua County for Hurricane Helene damage
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Helene and Milton reveal Florida’s hopeless home insurance disaster
While APCIA president and CEO David A. Sampson acknowledged the destruction of Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton’s impending ...
Hotel Manager Opened His Doors to 125 People amid Florida's Back-to-Back Hurricanes: ‘They Needed Comfort’ (Exclusive)
So Lambert opened the hotel’s doors to more than 125 locals who were displaced by Helene, including parents and children, law ...
Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Florida after hurricanes Helene and Milton
Florida has seen a recent increase in confirmed cases of flesh-eating bacteria following the devastating Hurricanes Helene ...
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‘Heartless’ thief thwarts Hurricane Helene relief after stealing $325k debris removal truck
The crew, from Kansas City, parked the vehicle on Gunn Highway in Odessa overnight and were blown away to discover it had ...
Florida agriculture facing ‘unprecedented financial strain’ after four major hurricanes pummel the state
Simpson estimated Milton caused between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion, on top of more than $1.5 billion in damages already sustained from hurricanes Idalia, Debby and Helene.
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Florida congressional delegation makes bipartisan call for more flexibility from FEMA on storm debris collection
As you drive through our community, you can’t miss the piles of debris and trash that has been rotting along roadways and in ...