After swamping much of Florida’s Gulf Coast, Hurricane Helene slammed into the state’s Big Bend around 11:10 p.m. Thursday at Dekle Beach in Taylor County, about 20 miles south of the county seat, ...

Dekle Beach, southeast of Tallahassee, was hit by fast-rising water and winds of more than 100 miles per hour. By Rachel Nostrant Dozens of pastel homes were reduced to rubble by high winds and ...

DEKLE BEACH, Fla. — Sheila Blue sits on a picnic table underneath a house on 24-foot stilts. If she looks to her left, she sees the marsh at low tide. It’s mid-morning, and a blue heron stands ankle ...

Recovery is slow, with residents facing frustrations over insurance claims and building permit delays. Despite the struggles, a strong sense of community has formed among those who have chosen to stay ...