Horseshoe Beach’s Storm-Proof Tower | Gainesville News

Horseshoe Beach just got a 160-foot emergency cell tower built to survive hurricanes and keep first responders connected when it matters most—after Hurricane Helene exposed critical gaps in communication. Designed with storm surge protection, battery backups, and underground fiber, this FirstNet tower (powered by AT&T) is part of a nationwide push for 135 similar sites, including 19 more coming to North Central Florida soon—with a possible second tower in Horseshoe Beach on the horizon. As hurricane season ramps up, this upgrade is a lifeline for coastal communities and public safety crews. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d45d83646ae1048