Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Florida
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 and Milton, according to state health department data.
Hurricane Helene Insured Losses Climb To $1.3 Billion In Florida
The financial impact of Hurricane Helene continues to rise, with estimated insured losses in Florida reaching $1.3 billion as of Wednesday. This figure, reported by the state Office of Insurance Regulation,
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
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
Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Ravaging Florida in Aftermath of Devastating Hurricanes
A deadly outbreak of flesh-eating bacteria is on the rise in Florida, fueled by the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Florida reports spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases following recent hurricanes
Cases of flesh-eating bacteria have seen an unusual spike following impacts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, data from the Florida Department of Health shows.
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After closures for Helene and Milton, will Palm Beach County schools need make-up days?
While areas in Palm Beach Gardens and Wellington were hit by tornadoes in Milton's wake, the district did not report any ...
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 ties record with 3 hurricanes making landfall in single year
This year, 2024, is now tied with 1871, 1886, 1964, 2004 and 2005 for the most Florida landfalling hurricanes on record in a ...
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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 ...
As parts of Florida went dark from Helene and Milton, the lights stayed on in this net-zero, storm-proof community
While the newly developed storm-proof homes have endured a few storms since people moved in last year, Hurricanes Helene and ...
Florida official warns Hurricane Milton victims about scammers posing as FEMA workers
The emergency management chief of the Florida county where Hurricane Milton made landfall earlier this month warned about reports of scammers in the area who are posing as Federal Emergency Management ...
Helene 'like a bomb went off': Florida Rep Kat Cammack details severe hurricane damage
Florida Rep. Kat Cammack said that her district has suffered significant damage from Hurricane Helene, including "astronomical" agricultural damage and more.
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HIEMA learning from Hurricane Helene, Milton to help Hawaii prepare
Many people have the holidays in mind, as we head into the Winter season, but the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency ...
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6 major property insurance companies outline future plans in Florida after back-to-back hurricanes
The insurance industry is facing potential rate hikes, and one Fort Myers insurance agent is weighing in on what homeowners ...