Hurricane Michael Recovery

The high cost of rebuilding drove some residents out. But there are many newcomers. A real estate agent says, "It used to be called the Forgotten Coast. I don't think it's so forgotten anymore."

It will help about a dozen counties prepare for future disasters.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced more Hurricane Michael recovery assistance is coming to rural communities across the Panhandle on Thursday.

Three years ago, the storm blew the century-old schoolhouse off its foundation, tore up its roof and shattered its glass windows.

The Forest Landowners Association wants Congress help landowners recover their lands and losses.

Three years after Hurricane Michael devastated Panama City, signs of recovery are evident. Both residents and Panama City mayor Greg Brudnicki are praising the improvements.

The funds will help cover road repair costs, among other efforts.

Construction on Lynn Haven’s new permanent City Hall is getting underway more than 2 1/2 years after Hurricane Michael. It's the latest milestone the city's nearing in its years-long recovery effort.

Hurricane Michael destroyed about 2.8 million acres of trees, and the leftover debris is creating a serious threat of wildland fire to certain panhandle communities.

Some areas in the Florida Panhandle are struggling to attract visitors as they continue to recover from Hurricane Michael.

After Hurricane Michael devastated the region, many people fled their storm-damaged homes. Now down-payment assistance loans are helping put people back into neighborhoods in communities that are still recovering.

The small town is still awaiting about half of the FEMA reimbursements they expect to receive for recovery efforts.