Hurricane Helene made landfall in North Florida on Thursday night.
But a wide swatch of the Gulf Coast, from Naples through Tampa Bay, also felt the force of the storm.
MORE: Helene’s toll grows: Nearly 1.2 million without power in Florida, 3 dead
Take a look at the photographs and video to see what happened:
With #Helene making landfall in Perry an hour ago, I went on a walk near me in Downtown Gainesville to survey the damage
Thankfully, it seems like this part of Gainesville avoided much damage
Some branches on the ground, but power is still on for many here, including myself… pic.twitter.com/4BorHosgPO
— Noah Ram (@Noah_ram1) September 27, 2024