A car drives through a neighborhood in Central Florida impacted by Hurricane Milton.
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- William Fulford chose to stay in his $1.25 million Tampa Bay-area home in Hurricane Milton's path.
- He told BI Friday that the home had minimal damage and is being powered by a backup solar system.
- He said parts of his area are "devastating," with roofs torn off trailer-park homes and down power lines.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with William Fulford...