As Hurricane Helene tore through Columbia County, the repercussions of its force were deeply felt among local residents. In Lake City, the Hughes family experienced a haunting wake-up call when a substantial tree surrendered to the hurricane’s might, crashing through the roof of their rented home on Castillo Terrace. Rachel Hughes conveyed her anxiety to News4JAX, stating, “It’s brought a different level of anxiety that I really didn’t know I had.” She further expressed the precariousness of their situation: “Not knowing if the rest of the house is going to fall in on us at any moment.”