Heavy, dark smoke could be seen pushing through the roof and eaves of VFW Post 2380 upon firefighters’ arrival.

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A woman is accused of cashing fraudulent checks from a Brevard County VFW after stealing them from the quartermaster's home while working as a home health aide, according to Melbourne Police.

DeLAND, Fla. – After assessing damage left behind by storms that swept through the area, the National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down in Volusia County over the weekend. According to the NWS Melbourne, an EF-1 tornado, with estimated peak winds of 90-100 mph, touched down at 11:25 a.m. Saturday in DeLand. An EF-0 tornado also touched down in Lake County during the weekend storms, according to the NWS. The NWS reports the tornado happened in Okahumpka at 10:30 a.m. bringing peak winds of 75 mph along a 2.31-mile path. Damages were reported from Leesburg to DeLand on Saturday after severe weather left behind destruction across Central Florida.

DeLand, Fla. – Residents and crews are cleaning up around their homes after Saturday's severe weather left behind destruction across Central Florida. This comes a day after the National Weather Service received reports of storm damage in Leesburg and DeLand due to strong storms that moved through Central Florida. The NWS is expected to go out to Leesburg and DeLand on Monday to determine if a tornado caused the damage. READ NEXT: Severe storms leave trail of damage in Central Florida | Here’s why you should pay attention to all severe weather warningsHe said they currently don't have any electricity or water in the building. City officials report $20,000 worth of damage was done to their facilities, including the little league complex and a water plant.