Tropical Storm Fay rolled ashore in Florida Tuesday short of hurricane strength, but mysteriously gained speed as it headed over land, bringing heavy rain, high wind and tornadoes.

Tropical Storm Fay is moving slowly through Central Florida, its bulk headed toward Melbourne, packing 65 mph winds and heavy rains, according to meteorologists.

At least seven suspected tornadoes were reported Tuesday in eastern Florida as a spinoff from Tropical Storm Fay, which was battering parts of the state with high winds and heavy rain, the National Hurricane ...