Flesh eating bacteria thrives after hurricanes. Here’s what to know
"You step on a nail, slice your leg, you get an open wound and the bacteria gets in,” said an infectious disease expert.
Florida Warns of Flesh-Eating Bacteria Risk From Hurricane Milton
Vibrio vulnificus, which may be present in floodwaters, has prompted a warning from the Florida Department of Health. Learn the signs of infection and how to stay safe.
White House: President Biden coming to Florida again after Hurricane Milton
Biden flew into Tallahassee on Oct. 3, before hopping over to Taylor County to see the damage first-hand and meet victims of Hurricane Helene, which whipped through the area on Se
AutoNation Closes 38 Florida Sites Damaged by Hurricane Milton
AutoNation said that it closed 38 sites in Florida as Hurricane Milton damaged several of the auto retailer's locations in the region. Early assessments showed many of the locations sustained wind or water damage,
Live updates: Florida plans recovery in Hurricane Milton’s aftermath
After Hurricane Milton lashed Florida with tornadoes, floods and heavy rain, multiple deaths were reported. Follow our live updates as the state assesses damage.
'Stay alert': See large sinkhole that formed in Florida in wake of Hurricane Milton
Florida continues to feel the effects of Hurricane Milton, including in Hillsborough County where a giant sinkhole has been spotted and taped off. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office advised the public to "stay alert" as a massive sinkhole opened at the intersection of Irish Moss Avenue and Pond Pine Drive,
Biden to visit Hurricane Milton-ravaged Florida with damage estimates 'around $50 billion'
The White House announced President Biden is scheduled to visit Florida on Sunday to survey the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton leaves widespread damage across Florida
Washington Post reporter John Farrell describes how flooding and wind damage affected the Tampa Bay area Oct. 10 after Hurricane Milton swept through Florida.
Florida Home That Is Still Smoldering Hits the Market for $260K as Hurricane Milton Batters the State
A newly listed Florida home is giving new meaning to the term "hot property" after it was put on the market for $259,000—despite the fact that it is still smoldering from fire damage that is believed to have been caused by the recent hurricanes in the state.
2.8 million without power in Florida a day after Hurricane Milton. Who gets power first?
Crews are working around the clock but there are still more than 2.8 million customers without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
St. Clair County says more LongHorn diners have tested positive for bacteria
The number of Fairview Heights LongHorn Steakhouse diners who have tested positive for food poisoning has increased by four ...
What could be lurking in Florida floodwaters? Health officials warn of flesh-destroying bacteria, mosquitoes after Hurricane Milton
Following Hurricane Milton’s historic rainfall and widespread storm surge, Florida health officials are warning residents ...
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Delft scientists discover how innate immunity envelops bacteria
Delft scientists discover how innate immunity envelops bacteria The protein GBP1 is a vital component of our body’s natural ...
BaCta is using engineered bacteria to grow natural rubber and slash CO2 emissions
The synthetic biology and precision fermentation space is a hotbed of entrepreneurial activity these days. But it's not every ...
Health officials warn of bacteria from Hurricane Helene, Milton floodwaters
In Cedar Key, about 100 miles from where Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane on Sept. 26, health officials saw a ...
Country house closes over fear of bacteria in water
One of Derbyshire's most famous stately homes has closed over fears its water supply could be contaminated. Kedleston Hall ...
From Microbes to Megawatts: Harnessing Photosynthetic Bacteria for Clean Energy
Researchers have made significant strides in understanding bacterial photosynthesis by capturing high-resolution images of ...
Lurking in Hurricane Milton's floodwaters: debris, bacteria and gators
Milton displaced people and wildlife like alligators. But "it's not a monster movie out there," and there are other reasons ...