TORNADO RIPS THROUGH THE WEST SIDE OF MY COMMUNITY LAST NIGHT

PORT ORANGE -- The tornado that ripped through three Port Orange communities Friday evening happened so fast residents weren't aware it was happening until it was said and done.

Only one person suffered minor injuries from cut glass, though the tornado caused damage in three communities near Madeline Avenue and Nova Road -- Laurelwood Estates, Lighthouse Pointe and Brandy Hills -- about 6:30 p.m., Port Orange Fire Department spokeswoman Tonya Gilardi said. Of the 163 homes that were damaged, seve