VIDEO: A mailbox exploded Saturday morning in the Whisper Lakes neighborhood, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office says. The blast, which residents believe was caused by a firework, happened around 5:30 a.m. and sent debris flying into yards and onto vehicles. Video footage showed a small black car leaving the scene immediately afterward.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service has joined the sheriffโs office in the investigation. Authorities have not identified any suspects or confirmed whether the explosive device was, in fact, a firework. It remains unclear if the incident was random vandalism or a targeted act. No injuries were reported, but investigators have not released an estimate of the property damage. Residents say vandalism has been a recurring problem in Whisper Lakes. Neighbors reported spray-painted houses, shattered car windows and scratched vehicles in recent months, leaving the community uneasy even before the explosion. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is assisting in the investigation. Officials ask anyone who recognizes the vehicle or suspects involved to contact the Orange County Sheriffโs Office.
