Andy Baier News Today

Youve survived some other storms. >> well, historically weve done okay. historically weve never had a tidal surge that came into the hotel. weve had the roof blown off and got some rain in it. but when we had hermine back in 2016 with a nine-foot surge we had some, you know, wiggle room still to go. we could have gone another 4 or 5 feet before it came in the building so by the fact were on high ground on the top of the hill in town, were being lucky. >> bret: how many people stayed, andy, do yo...

>> bret: you talk to residents who have a problem because it is so pricey. >> it is horribly expensive especially if you are not -- if your home is not up on poles. ground level people are paying a lot. >> bret: we appreciate your time. please stay safe and well check back in. thank you. >> if you need anymore ill do the best i can, okay? >> bret: thank you, andy. >> dana: thank you, bret. joining us now is hillsborough county, florida sheriff. hi, sheriff. thank you for being with us. tell me w...