Milton’s new director of economic development went on a vacation before starting his job with the city. Unfortunately, that vacation went awry as Hurricane Helene tore across the south after making landfall in Florida.
A week before taking on his role as Milton’s Director of Economic Development, Stephen Prestesater, decided to go on his annual trip with friends. The destination was Asheville, North Carolina, which ended up being one of the hardest hit areas in the aftermath of Helene.