Florida, Milton and Hurricane Helene
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.
Cases of dangerous bacteria doubled in Florida following Hurricane Helene
The number of cases of vibrio vulnificus, a type of bacteria known to increase in concentration during heavy rain or flooding, doubled in Florida following Helene's landfall on Sept. 26, according to data from the state's Department of Health.
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.
Flesh-eating bacteria cases in Florida more than double since Hurricane Helene, Milton, FDOH says
There have been 70 confirmed Vibrio vulnificus infections in Florida, and more than half of them have happened since September 2024, according to FDOH
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
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‘Heartless’ thief thwarts Hurricane Helene relief after stealing $325k debris removal truck
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Florida surfer ‘Gnarly Charley,’ 62, survives shark attack — and was back chasing waves during Hurricane Helene days later
Sharks are pretty harmless. But again, I stepped on it, so I got bit. But when you go in the shark pit, that’s way gnarly.” ...
Florida farmers face ‘unprecedented financial strain’ after Hurricane Milton
According to state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Hurricane Milton’s damages to ...
How Florida hospitals avoided an IV fluid disruption after Helene damaged major facility
Hurricane Helene ravaged a North Carolina facility that supplies 60% of the nation’s IV fluid, but Florida should not be ...
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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 ...
Colorado provides an extension for taxpayers hurt by hurricanes Helene, Milton
Colorado taxpayers impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton now have until May 1, 2025, to file various individual and ...
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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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 ...