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Florida Sees Surge of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases

In the Aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Is It Okay to Travel to Florida Right Now?

This is the current situation in Florida for residents and visitors after back-to-back hurricanes—including which areas are still in recovery and which are open for travelers.

Latin Times on MSN · 10h

Florida Sees Surge of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Cases of flesh-eating bacteria in Florida have surged in recent weeks following the impact Hurricanes Helene and Milton in the state, according to data from the Florida Department of Health (FDOH). Concretely,

Fox Weather on MSN · 1h

Florida reports spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases following recent hurricanes

Data from the Florida Department of Health shows reports of flesh-eating bacteria have increased following impacts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. According to health officials, Vibrio vulnificus normally lives in warm seawater but can pose increased risks when pushed inland by tropical cyclones.

The Florida Times-Union on MSN · 11h

Flesh-eating bacteria cases in Florida increase since hurricanes; Duval has 4 this year

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

Two Florida hurricanes haven't put brakes on Scott

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · 7h

Two Florida hurricanes haven't put brakes on Scott, Mucarsel-Powell US Senate race

In fact, Hurricanes Helene and Milton provided more campaign fodder in Florida as the two sides clashed in the aftermath of the storms.

Yahoo · 1d

Rick Scott’s latest ad depicts hurricane leadership. In challenger Mucarsel-Powell’s ad, he’s a snake.

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, who has been barnstorming the state showing himself as Florida’s governor-like hurricane responder, is following up with a reelection campaign ad extolling his storm-season leadership.

Latin Times on MSN · 1d

Mucarsel-Powell Calls Opponent Rick Scott 'Florida's Biggest Snake' as Senate Race Remains Close

With less than three weeks to go until Election Day, Mucarsel-Powell is going on offense while the incumbent focuses on hurricane relief

Florida elections officials seek flexibility on voting rules

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Florida elections officials seek flexibility on voting rules after hurricanes

Florida elections officials are seeking accommodations from Gov. Ron DeSantis after multiple counties were devastated by Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

Palm Beach Post · 7h

Gov. DeSantis eases Florida election rules for Hurricane Milton-hit areas

Eleven counties slammed by Hurricane Milton can adjust early voting times and set up new polling places under an order signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Tampa Bay Times on MSN · 5h

Heeding requests, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis eases voting rules after hurricanes

Gov. Ron DeSantis is easing some elections rules this year after officials in several counties asked for emergency relief following back-to-back hurricanes. The Florida Supervisor of Elections association on Tuesday sent a letter to DeSantis asking him to waive several state requirements in counties that were impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Florida homeowners fear soaring insurance cost

U.S. News & World Report · 15h

Factbox-Homeowner Insurers' Responses After Hurricane Hits Florida

"Throughout our nearly three-decade history in Florida, we've navigated many hurricanes, including far more severe storms than Hurricane Milton and more active hurricane seasons t

Fox News · 6h

Florida homeowners fear soaring insurance cost after hurricanes

With 4 major hurricanes hitting Florida in 4 years, insurance premiums have skyrocketed and insurers have pulled back on coverage; residents are worried about more exclusions and price hikes.

CBS News · 1d

Florida hurricanes highlight importance of flood insurance as homeowners face rising risks

The recent hurricanes making landfall in Florida have raised a critical question for homeowners across the state: Do you have flood insurance?

Florida digs out of mountains of sand swept in by back-to-back hurricanes

The fine, white sand helps make Florida’s beaches among the best in the world. But the powerful storms have turned the ...

5hon MSN

What to know about red tide after Florida's back-to-back hurricanes

Residents of Florida’s Gulf Coast who weathered back-to-back hurricanes now have something else to keep an eye on -– a ...

4don MSN

Determination to rebuild follows Florida's hurricanes with acceptance that storms will come again

The devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton is still being tallied as a swath of Florida comes to terms with damage from ...

1don MSNOpinion

Opinion: What do Florida cows and lab-grown meat have to do with Florida hurricanes?

Opinion: Columnist Frank Cerabino writes about DeSantis passing a law in Florida banning lab-created meat as a new way to ...

Ex-Long Islanders in Florida take stock of damage from hurricanes

Former Long Islanders living in Florida assessed damage from back-to-back hurricanes and hoped for a smooth recovery.

KSNW Wichita on MSN2h

High school students and McConnell Air Force Base donate to hurricane recovery in Florida

VALLEY CENTER, Kan. (KSNW)—Recovery efforts continue in Florida after hurricanes Helene and Milton left the state reeling.

‘Nowhere else to go’: Florida seniors struggle to recover from back-to-back hurricanes

Many of Florida’s residents ages 65 and older live in retirement communities with manufactured homes, which are easily ...

FOX 13 Tampa Bay on MSN3h

Tampa Bay area's agriculture industry suffers 'catastrophic' damage from recent hurricanes

The Tampa Bay area's agriculture industry is recovering after suffering "catastrophic" damage from back-to-back hurricanes, ...

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