A tornado associated with Hurricane Milton caused extensive damage to a retirement community in St. Lucie County, Florida, killing at least four residents. The tornado struck the Spanish Lakes Country Club Village, a neighborhood for residents aged 55 and older, leaving behind a level of destruction not seen in the area for decades. The tornado occurred ahead of Hurricane Milton making landfall on the west coast of Florida, catching residents by surprise as there were no orders to evacuate the area. Search-and-rescue teams are currently searching through the devastated neighborhood to ensure that all residents are accounted for and rescued if needed. The St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson expressed his commitment to continue the search until every potentially trapped individual is found. The impact of the tornado has been described as unprecedented for the area, with officials noting that they have not seen this level of destruction since hurricanes Frances and Jeanne 20 years ago. The community is in a state of shock and mourning as they come to terms with the tragedy that has unfolded in their neighborhood.
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Hurricane Milton unleashes tornado on Florida retirement community, causing multiple fatalities
