Pinellas County man recovering
Pinellas County man recovering after near-death experience with flesh-eating bacteria
A Pinellas County man is sharing his near death experience after contracting Vibrio Vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria. This comes as the Florida Department of Health is warning people to avoid floodwaters,
Pinellas County man shares story of near death experience after contracting flesh-eating bacteria
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases Rise in Florida in Wake of Storms
Following the devastation of hurricanes Helene and Milton, a new health danger has emerged in Florida: A spike in cases of flesh-eating bacteria. In a statement issued by the Florida Department of Health earlier this month,
Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Florida following recent hurricanes
Several counties in Florida are experiencing an unusual increase in Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that can lead to flesh-eating infections​.
Health Matters: Florida flesh-eating bacteria cases spike
Some Florida counties in the Tampa Bay area are reporting increases in cases of flesh-eating bacteria. The bacteria 'vibrio vulnificus' is commonly found in warm, coastal waters, which Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought onto land.
Flesh Eating Bacteria Cases Rise Following Hurricanes Helene And Milton
Nine cases of Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria, have been reported in the region following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
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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Largo Woman Fatally Struck by SUV While Crossing Ulmerton Road in Pinellas County
A woman was killed crossing Ulmerton Road in Pinellas; the FHP is investigating the crash involving an Acura SUV.
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Red tide is confirmed in the Gulf off the Pinellas County coast
This is the first confirmed report of red tide since last year. A plume had been spotted by satellite photo during the past ...
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Gandy Bridge accident: Motorcyclist killed after colliding with SUV near the Pinellas County Line
A tragic accident took place on Saturday on the Gandy Bridge in Florida. The crash happened between a Hyundai Tucson and a ...
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Pinellas County Seeks Public Input On Housing And Community Development
Pinellas County is collaborating with the City of Largo to gather public feedback on housing and community development needs, ...
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Pinellas County to close one debris drop-off location to the public
Pinellas County says the change is necessary because the site cannot safely accommodate residents and contracted workers at ...
Pinellas County officials discuss Hurricane Milton recovery efforts
Pinellas County officials held a news conference Friday to discuss the county’s recovery from Hurricane Milton. Emergency ...
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Pinellas County Seeks Civic-Minded Individuals for Local Planning Agency Appointment
Pinellas County seeks applicants for a vacancy on its Local Planning Agency, offering a chance to influence urban policy for ...
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Man arrested after driving past barricades, hitting two construction workers in Pinellas County
A 68-year-old man was arrested after driving past construction barricades that indicated a closed roadway and hitting two ...
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Several Pinellas County parks to reopen Saturday following hurricane closures
Seven Pinellas County parks will reopen Saturday after being closed due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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Woman killed attempting to cross the street in Pinellas County: FHP
PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (WFLA) — A woman was struck and killed attempting to walk across the street in Pinellas County on ...