To those who live on the narrow spit of land that is the Pass a Grille neighborhood the tail end of barrier islands extending

Officials have ordered all tourists to leave as well as all RVs. Mandatory evacuations also are in place for residents in Highland View, Wind Mark, St. Joe Beach, Beacon Hill to the county line and for the City of Port St. Joe for everyone from St. Joseph Bay to North Garrison Avenue and everyone from the bay to Garrison Avenue.

As Hurricane Helene inches closer to the Gulf of Mexico, Floridians are beginning to prepare for the worst, but hope for the best.Specifically, areas in Florida