Florida Resident Documents Hurricane Idalia’s Devastating Impact on Cedar Key

A brave Florida resident found himself in the middle of Hurricane Idalia as it hit his hometown of Cedar Key. Michael Bobbitt was determined to ride out the ferocious winds and pounding rain. Instead of evacuating, he stayed put to keep an eye on his historic 117-year-old home even though the forecast accurately predicted Hurricane Idalia would hit Cedar Key. When Bobbitt finally ventured outside, he encountered destruction and debris everywhere.