You step on a nail, slice your leg, you get an open wound and the bacteria gets in,” said an infectious disease expert.

Vibrio vulnificus, which may be present in floodwaters, has prompted a warning from the Florida Department of Health. Learn ...

Following Hurricane Milton’s historic rainfall and widespread storm surge, Florida health officials are warning residents ...

“No one should handle debris without proper safety equipment,” according to the health department. Once testing begins and ...

The Florida Department of Health in Polk County (DOH-Polk) is urging residents to prioritize their health and safety as they ...

The state health agency will do water testing and lift the 'no swim' advisory when bacteria levels are within safe levels ...

A vehicle driving through Lee County was attacked by an alligator as it drove through watery roadways after storms hit the area.

“Where you have salt water meeting fresh water, this is where Vibrio can thrive. And if individuals are exposed to brackish ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering assistance to Florida farmers after a third hurricane struck the state.

Researchers from the University of Florida’s College of Medicine are pointing concern at a flesh-eating bacteria found in ...

Concentrations of these bacteria often rise after heavy rainfall and flooding, particularly in brackish and saltwater environments.

Hurricane Milton hit as a major storm in Siesta Key. Here's what the Florida Department of Health recommends residents should consider during recovery ...