VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Friday marks one year since parts of Central Florida were devastated by Hurricane Nicole.
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On this day last year, Nicole made landfall near Vero Beach as a Category 1 hurricane.
The storm destroyed many beachside homes and structures in Volusia, Flagler, and Brevard counties.
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It also caused a lot of erosion, that crews are still working to address.
Channel 9 reported last month that a $50 million project to restore the beaches in Brevard County that were damaged by last year’s storms is about to begin.
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Phase one will start around Thanksgiving. Phase two should start next year.
It is set to finish in April 2025.
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