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The Epoch TimesNews report · Aug 9, 7:03 PM
Florida Confirms 2nd Death in 2026 From Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found Near Beaches
Officials in Louisiana also warned of the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria last week.
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Florida reports another death from flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus
WFLA News Channel 8 (Nexstar, Tampa) and The Epoch Times describe the same event in different terms.
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What happened Florida reports another death from flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus.
The headline split The center frames it as "Florida reports another death from flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus". The right frames it as "Florida Confirms 2nd Death in 2026 From Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found Near Beaches".
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CenterFlorida reports another death from flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus
WFLA News Channel 8 (Nexstar, Tampa) · Center · News report
Right / center-rightFlorida Confirms 2nd Death in 2026 From Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found Near Beaches
The Epoch Times · Right · News report
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WFLA News Channel 8 (Nexstar, Tampa)News report · Aug 9, 5:57 PM
Florida reports another death from flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Department of Health reported another death caused by the dangerous warm-water bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. The first death occurred in late July, when a pat...
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Aug 9, 5:57 PM: WFLA News Channel 8 (Nexstar, Tampa) joined the source map.
Aug 9, 7:03 PM: The Epoch Times joined the source map.
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