Florida leads the nation in lightning fatalities. Here’s how to stay safe as lightning activity picks up this rainy season.

Central Florida cattle ranch mourns the loss of top-bred cows and a calf after a lightning strike during storms.

APOPKA, Florida — One thing we don't get much of in Utah is lightning. Florida, though, that's another story. It's regarded as the "lightning capital" of the United States, given the frequency of ...

This story was updated to add a video. The lightning capital of the United States is living up to its name this summer. Over the weekend, Florida saw more than 25,000 lightning strikes in just 24 ...

Florida led the U.S. in lightning strikes per square mile in 2024 and had five of the nation's 12 lightning fatalities. People are most often struck by lightning while fishing, at the beach, or ...

Florida saw more than 25,000 lightning strikes in a 24-hour period over the weekend. First Warning Weather Meteorologist Cam Tran said it was a very active night as strong and severe thunderstorms ...

Florida experienced over 25,000 lightning strikes in 24 hours over the weekend. Lightning strikes in Florida caused a fatality in New Smyrna Beach and three injuries in St. Augustine this summer.