Five years ago Hurricane Michael crashed into Florida’s Panhandle. The storm devastated the communities in its path. Homes, jobs and lives were lost. Today, many of the residents who lived through the disaster say they’re still struggling to recover. In Mexico Beach new homes are under construction as far as the eye can see, a few new businesses have opened and tourists have returned—helping to boost the economy, but the storm’s scars remain both on the area’s landscape and its people. For this story and more visit the link in our bio. Story by: Regan McCarthy Photo by: drone.above.florida #850strong #hurricanemichael #stormsurge #hurricanedamage #mexicobeach