Cases of Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called “flesh-eating” bacteria, are still increasing in the state according to new data released Aug. 21 from the Florida Department of Health.
While the number of deaths remains steady at five in 2025. the FDOH is reporting that cases have risen to 20 with new cases in Collier, Miami-Dade, and Martin counties and a second case in Hillsborough.
The five deaths happened in Bay, Broward, Hillsborough and St. Johns, the FDOH said…