Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin late Friday night as a Category 2 storm, bringing sustained winds of 105 miles per hour and higher gusts. The system triggered storm surge, flooding and widespread wind damage across the coastal community. State officials visited the area on Saturday to assess conditions, where fallen trees emerged as the primary source of structural harm rather than collapsed roofs. One fatality was linked to generator use in a garage, while the other resulted from a tree strike. Over 10,000 electricity customers have regained power, though debris removal from downed vegetation has slowed restoration efforts for the remaining 420,000 accounts. Governor Ron DeSantis emphasized that tree-related damage complicated recovery, stating that while roofs often remained intact, impacts from falling vegetation created complex repair scenarios. He noted ongoing debris clearance operations and anticipated accelerated progress. Destin and adjacent airport zones remained closed to commercial flights, though officials projected limited resumption soon. Search and rescue teams maintained standby status amid concerns about rising waterways. Attorney General James Uthmeier urged reporting of suspected price gouging through MyFloridaLegal.com, citing recent enforcement actions. Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia warned residents about unlicensed contractors exploiting storm conditions, confirming deployment of three Disaster Fraud Action Strike Teams to monitor fraudulent activity.