People in coastal areas of Florida impacted by the recent hurricanes have something else to worry about — flesh-eating bacteria.

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.

Most of the animals were evacuated before Hurricane Helene. Despite the owners' efforts, some animals died in the storms.

There have been 70 confirmed Vibrio vulnificus infections in Florida, and more than half of them have happened since September 2024, according to FDOH

As Florida rebuilds in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, an invisible threat lurks in the floodwaters: a potentially deadly bacteria.

Florida health officials have warned residents to stay away from floodwaters, following a spike in cases of Vibrio vulnificus infection.

When most people think of the recent hurricane that hit Florida, images of destroyed homes, wrecked roads, and storm surges come to mind. But amidst the chaos, a hidden enemy has claimed 13 lives this year—a deadly bacteria that thrives in storm-ravaged environments.

Thirteen people have died from Vibrio vulnificus infections in Florida this year, following a surge in cases linked to Hurricane Helene.