Hurricane Michael battered Florida's Panhandle on Wednesday, bringing with it destructive 155 mph winds and life-threatening storm surge.

Its winds ripped apart homes, and feet of storm surge left homes underwater.

Photos and video from the Panama City area show the path of destruction left behind by the near-Category 5 storm.

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Aerial photo shows demonstrators holding signs to oppose Trump’s immigration policies during “No Cake for False Kings” protest on the 17th Street NW Bridge, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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