Florida reports spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases following recent hurricanes

Florida reports spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases following recent hurricanes

Data from the Florida Department of Health shows reports of flesh-eating bacteria have increased following impacts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. According to health officials, Vibrio vulnificus normally lives in warm seawater but can pose increased risks when pushed inland by tropical cyclones. Despite the increases Vibrio vulnificus infections are still considered to be rare. People can also be infected with Vibrio vulnificus when they eat raw shellfish.

Texas Weather Heats Up: Slowly Rising Temperatures Ahead

Texas Weather Heats Up: Slowly Rising Temperatures Ahead

This morning, Texas is starting off chilly. A slow warmup will commence as we head into the weekend, and thunderstorm chances are high in the Texas Panhandle, West Texas, and Borderland. This morning, temperatures in the northern two-thirds of Texas dropped into the 30s and 40s. However, afternoon high temperatures will rise comfortably into the […]