A look back at 2 October hurricanes with lasting impacts in Florida
There are two hurricanes in recent history that have done their fair share of damage to the Sunshine State, including Central Florida. Hurricane Matthew formed off the coast of Africa in late September of 2016 and moved into the Caribbean as a tropical storm. By Oct. 7 the eye of Hurricane Matthew was just offshore from Central Florida. Hurricane Michael was another M storm that was retired after wreaking havoc on the panhandle in October 2018. MEXICO BEACH, FL - OCTOBER 19: James Whiddon looks over damage caused by Hurricane Michael on October 19, 2018 in Mexico Beach, Florida.