Vibrio Surge in Florida | Denver News

Florida’s grappling with a deadly spike in Vibrio vulnificus cases — the third death in under a month, with 17 confirmed infections across 12 counties. This flesh-eating bacteria thrives in warm, salty water and spreads through raw seafood or open wounds, especially after storms like Helene and Milton. With two deaths annually since 2017, this surge is alarming — and a stark reminder that even familiar waters can hide lethal risks. 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/7295751f45cc2d32