Florida Vibrio Surge Sparks Alarm | Panama City Beach News

Florida’s facing a worrying surge in flesh-eating bacteria cases, with a third death this month from Vibrio vulnificus — a deadly germ thriving in warm Gulf waters. Seventeen confirmed infections across twelve counties, including a fresh fatality in Bay County, are sparking alarm as health officials link the spike to recent storms and warn that raw seafood or open wounds near seawater can be deadly. This isn’t new — Florida has seen at least two deaths annually since 2017 — but the current outbreak, tied to hurricanes Helene and Milton last year, is a chilling reminder to stay vigilant around water and food. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/56c066f9c12ada57