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Florida Scoop · Aug 9, 2026

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A massive lightning bolt slammed directly into a local water tower, triggering a wild explosion of sparks and smoke—and it was all captured on a Bradenton Police officer’s body cam! The ultimate plot twist? Thanks to built-in lightning protection, the tower took the hit like a champ, and BPD confirmed no one was hurt.

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