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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.

WGN-TV · 2h

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

Fox 5 · 12h

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.

Latin Times on MSN · 10h

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.

Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida

Hosted on MSN · 18h

3 major hurricanes in the last 13 months did billions of dollars of damage to Florida's farmlands — and that was before Milton

Hurricane Milton singlehandedly wrecked as much havoc on Florida's agriculture as three other major hurricanes combined, according to new estimates from the state's agriculture department. Milton, a Category 3 hurricane that made landfall on Florida's western coast on October 9,

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Hurricane Milton caused $1.5-$2.5 billion in losses to Florida agriculture

Hurricane Milton caused an estimated $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion in damage to Florida's crops and agricultural infrastructure, according to a preliminary assessment released by the state's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on Thursday.

Sun Sentinel · 4h

Florida farmers, ranchers facing ‘unprecedented financial strain’ after Hurricane Milton

Damages to farmers and ranchers from Hurricane Milton may double the statewide agricultural destruction from three other storms that pummeled Florida since August 2023, according to state

Florida elections officials seek flexibility on voting rules

CBS News · 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.

YAHOO!News · 51m

DeSantis suspends election deadlines to ensure flexibility after hurricanes

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has suspended some election deadlines and rules in Florida to ensure flexibility for voters and election workers in areas affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton. In an order issued this week,

Tampa Bay Times on MSN · 1d

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 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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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 possible ...

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Florida's farmlands, iconic orange groves recovering following back-to-back hurricanes

Florida's agricultural fields -- including the state's iconic orange groves and berry farms -- are routinely damaged by ...

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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 ...

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

Residents of Florida's Gulf Coast are digging out from mountains of sand after Hurricanes Helene and Milton clobbered them ...

ABC Action News1h

Property tax relief available to Hillsborough County home and business owners impacted by hurricanes

If your home was damaged or destroyed by the recent hurricanes, you may be eligible for a property tax refund. The storms are also slowing down when you get your property tax notice.

Florida just ties record with 3 hurricanes making landfall in single year

This year, 2024, is now tied with 1871, 1886, 1964, 2005 and 2005 for the most Florida landfalling hurricanes on record in a ...

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‘Lieutenant Dan,' who gained fame riding out hurricanes on boat, is arrested in Florida

Joseph Malinowski, who gained internet fame because of his risky decisions to ride out Hurricane Helene and Milton on his ...

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