WHY didn’t they LEAVE???
Probably because 95% of storms are exaggerated by the media I’m not saying it was a smart move but that is the main reason southwest Florida does not usually get super powerful storms but they may get some drop a lot of rain
I don’t think Key West has taken a direct hit search the 1920s or 30s when the troop train was hit
Port Charlotte got a what one what 20 years ago or so