Come hurricane or high water, Florida island residents promise to stay

As climate change makes hurricanes stronger and more intense, island communities like Longboat Key are particularly susceptible to catastrophic damage from hurricanes. Residents say they are sticking around.

By: NPR

Nov 01 2024
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Come hurricane or high water, Florida island residents promise to stay — Come hurricane or high water,

LONGBOAT KEY, Florida When Hurricane Milton hit, the Seabaugh family was in the dark literally and figuratively. Hurricane Miltons strong winds knocked out power and Wi-Fi, so they couldnt check on … [+6236 chars]

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