“My parents have lived here through (Hurricane) Michael,” said Mitch Wisniewski, who is visiting family who live in Mexico Beach. “Michael was a lot for them. Their house was fine because ...

The enhanced shoreline will serve as both a protective barrier for structures against future storms and a secure, stable habitat for nesting shorebirds and sea turtles.

According to the National Hurricane Center, the eye of the storm touched land near Mexico Beach ... having a home just yards from the beach. His house, he says, is built to withstand winds ...