At least 5 killed in St. Lucie County after tornado outbreak, official says – wptv.com
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. — As many as five people were killed Wednesday after at least two confirmed tornadoes tore through St. Lucie County, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday afternoon.
Erick Gill, a spokesperson for the county, said first responders are conducting “response and recovery efforts” after the twisters touched down starting at approximately 4:30 p.m. as Hurricane Milton closed in on Florida.
Sheriff Keith Pearson confirmed Wednesday afternoon that “multiple” people were killed at the Spanish Lakes Country Club, a senior community off Spanish Lakes Boulevard near Fort Pierce.