In Sopchoppy, westward across Apalachee Bay from the landfall site, Crystal Pesek said she got a text message from her sister Tuesday morning, asking how the work on her kitchen cabinets was going.

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"I told her it's on hold, " said Pesek.

CNN: Debby downgraded to depression after hitting Florida

"It's on pilings, " Larry Pesek said.

CNN: Debby downgraded to depression after hitting Florida