Four Fatalities in Florida from Flesh-Eating Bacteria in 2025

Four people have died and more than half a dozen are sick in Florida this year due to Vibrio vulnificus, a rare bacteria found in warm saltwater that can cause severe infections and necrotizing fasciitis, especially in individuals with cuts or wounds. The bacteria's presence has led to multiple cases across several counties, with last year's record 82 cases and 19 deaths highlighting the danger of waterborne infections in the region.