12th Judicial Circuit works to get all its courthouses up and running

Chief Judge Michael McHugh

From the upper floors of the Lee County Courthouse, 20th Circuit Chief Judge Michael McHugh watched trees and light poles topple, a nearby roof disintegrate, and cars bobbing eerily in the stormwater below.

At one point, McHugh was worried that Hurricane Ian’s 155 mph winds would rocket debris through the courthouse windows.