‘What night really looks like’: lights out as Floridians clean up after Idalia

Residents of Perry pick up the pieces after powerful hurricane destroyed buildings, felled trees and took out power lines

Hurricane Idalia left behind a trail of debris and floodwaters across Florida, but - as power cut out in its wake - it also left behind true darkness as night fell and electric lights remained out.

It's been a long time since I've seen it this dark," said Lashawn Poitier of Perry, Florida, which was right in the path of the storm. This is what night really looks like."