Florida
Florida’s barrier islands reeling from Hurricanes Milton and Helene
Despite grave losses from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, many residents of Florida's barrier islands say they have no intention of leaving.
He’s lived through many storms in his 30 years on Longboat Key, but Bob Parrish said he’s never before seen the level of destruction that Hurricane Helene blew into town a little more than two weeks ago.
The 6-foot wall of seawater that surged in and... [7093 chars]