The Brief Florida health officials reported that a second person has died this year after contracting Vibrio vulnificus. University of Florida researchers are working to build an AI-powered tool to help predict hotspots of the bacteria on the coastal waters. The Florida Department of Health reported that a second person has died this year after contracting Vibrio vulnificus, as University of Florida researchers develop an AI-powered forecasting tool to predict water conditions. Florida coastal water risksWhat we know:Doctors at the University of Florida say this bacterium thrives in warm, brackish water where bodies of freshwater intersect with bodies of saltwater. Scientists say the tool will function similarly to hurricane forecasting models by helping people assess health risks before going into the water.