Red object exploding over Florida in 1956

Summary

A civilian observer in Crescent City, Florida, reported in July 1956 the appearance of a round object, larger than a basketball and red in color. The object appeared above the tree tops, remained still for a short time, and then burst. The sighting lasted approximately one minute, with no photos taken and no additional information recorded. Due to the lack of data, the nature of the object could not be determined, and it was concluded that there was insufficient information for an evaluation.