- FDOT shared photos of the damage that the Howard Frankland Bridge sustained during Hurricane Helene as a result of storm surge, washout, and road debris.
- Crews were on scene as soon as it was safe to assess the damage, inspect bridge structures, and clear the roadway of debris.
- The bridge was back open in both directions in less than 24 hours.
- See the photos above.

'They failed my son': Florida mother continues legal push for accountability after son died in prison cell
A Florida mother is demanding answers, claiming in a lawsuit that her son was killed in a state prison, but no one is being held accountable for his death.
Mother continues legal push for accountability after son died in prison cell