A damaged pier is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Steinhatchee, Fla, on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, the day after the storm made landfall in the Big Bend region of the state.
Laura Lordi is a journalist based in West Palm Beach, Florida. She writes for The Palm Beach Post and Yahoo News, covering a range of topics including local events, restaurant reviews, and holiday activities in Palm Beach County. Her work has also been featured in The Florida Times-Union and Naples Daily News.