Parts northwest of Florida still recovering after Hurricane Isaias

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - While much of Florida moves past Hurricane Isaias, many in northwest Florida are still reeling. Neighbors are helping neighbors in the aftermath, like Jerry, who offered up a ride to two people walking to the aid station in Milton. After that, he’ll distribute food to those without a car. “I come by and bring it to people who can’t get here,” Jerry said. “That’s what I’m doing, picking up for families that got no way to go.”Panhandle Congressman Jimmy Patronis said, unfortunately, shady contractors have already moved in, forcing one woman into a contract at 11 p.m. last night. He said Florida law allows you to get out of contracts signed under duress within 10 days. “They didn’t know what they were signing,” Patronis said. “It directed all of their insurance payments from that family to the roofer. It’s called the direction of payments. It should be a criminal act. They should be basically locked up and put in jail for the rest of