Lightning Strikes Cause Damage Across Central Florida, No Injuries Reported
A powerful storm system swept through Central Florida on Wednesday, causing significant property damage in Brevard and Seminole counties. In Port St. John, lightning struck a residential area, igniting a fire that damaged a carport, a motorcycle, and a pickup truck. Firefighters arrived hours later to extinguish the flames. In Palm Bay, the storm caused structural damage to a business complex, leaving a massive crater and collapsed walls. Seminole County experienced heavy hail and dark clouds, disrupting traffic. Despite the destruction, no injuries have been reported.