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
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.
How Hurricane Helene will fuel Milton's destruction in parts of Florida
While Hurricane Milton will be bad enough on its own, many areas hit by Hurricane Helene will feel the effects of both.
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
Families in western North Carolina rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Helene: "This is home"
Helene devastated towns in western North Carolina. Three weeks later, dozens of people are missing and thousands are without power. Volunteers, donations and search and rescue teams have poured in.
Samaritan's Purse continues to lead North Carolina relief efforts in wake of devastating Hurricane Helene
Edward Graham, COO of Samaritan's Purse spoke to Fox News Digital on its ongoing efforts to help the victims of Hurricane ...
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 ...
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Hurricane Milton is a Category 5. Florida orders evacuations and scrambles to clear Helene’s debris
The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Milton ... less than two weeks after a catastrophic Hurricane Helene ...
Florida Dog Rescue Takes in 83 Pets 'With Nowhere to Go' After Hurricane
As much of the Southeast recovers from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, people are doing all they can to celebrate every victory they can find. Heartwarming stories help to ease some of the collective ...
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CT business owners and teen volunteer help hurricane-ravaged Florida residents
TORRINGTON - When two local business owners and a 14-year old volunteer packed up to help folks hit by Hurricanes Milton and ...
Gainesville family grateful for community support after home destroyed during Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene made its devastating landfall in the Florida Gulf Coast, Edgar Montealegre, Zoraida Gil, their daughter ...
Florida strong initiative aids in hurricane recovery
In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton's devastating impact on Florida and North Carolina, @GEMmissions and BStrong Initiatives launched a comprehensive relief effort. Over 60 semi-trucks of aid, ...