Vibrio vulnificus killed eleven people in Florida this summer, taking four lives across Hillsborough, Bay, Broward, and St. Johns counties.
These cases show ongoing risks following last year’s major outbreak. In 2024, Florida saw 82 cases and 19 deaths. This year in 2025, new infections have hit Duval, Escambia, Lee, Manatade, Santa Rosa, and Walton counties.
“Locals are often more aware of brackish water risks than newcomers to Florida,” said Dr. John Sinnott to Fox 13 News…