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.
Florida resident finds veteran’s mementos after Hurricane Helene
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene‘s destruction, two men have found solace in an unexpected act of kindness. Joel Baldree, who had planned to buy a home in the area before the storm hit, decided to search for salvageable items among the wreckage.
Florida races to clean up after Helene before Hurricane Milton turns debris deadly
Florida has removed more than 3,000 truckloads of debris from Hurricane Helene as Hurricane Milton bares down on the state.
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
Hurricane Helene insured losses in Florida near $1.14 billion
Estimated insured losses in Florida from Hurricane Helene​ continue to climb, nearing $1.14 billion on Wednesday.
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.
Hurricane Helene cleanup crews are scrambling in Florida — but time is running out. That makes Milton more dangerous.
Hurricane Milton is bearing down on Florida, and the region is still racing to clean up from Helene, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
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
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.” ...
Climate Change Made Hurricane Milton More Destructive
In this week's Current Climate newsletter, climate change made Hurricane Milton much worse, Amazon’s big bet on nuclear to ...
Before Milton, Hurricane Helene damage photos in Florida show flooding in Sarasota, Anna Maria Island
Hurricane Helene damage in Florida as a Category 4 brought storm surge, flooding from Steinhatchee to Cedar Key. How bad will ...
Combined losses from Helene and Milton to eclipse $1 billion in Sarasota, Manatee counties
With damage still being assessed, the twin-terrors of Helene and Milton are on track to be among the costliest storms ever for Sarasota, Manatee area ...
Impacts from Milton, Helene, cause minor delays with Palm Beach's undergrounding project
Removal of utility poles and switching activities will be delayed in portions of the 10-year, $128 million project.
Gov. Ron DeSantis: Florida's 'good culture' unites forces to aid in hurricane recovery
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tells 'Life, Liberty & Levin' host Mark Levin about his administration's hurricane response after ...
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Florida just ties record with 3 hurricanes making landfall in single year
Florida and hurricanes seem to go together as well ... The other two hurricanes were Debby and Helene. And, Milton was ...
Rainfall Forecasts Were Good - So Why Was Helene So Catastrophic?
I see some perceptions that the amount of rainfall was unexpected or came as a surprise. This narrative is likely amplified ...