The state has seen a 15% increase in lightning strikes compared to the six-year average. Six lightning-related fatalities have occurred in Florida this year, accounting for nearly 40% of the national ...

Florida has experienced a significant increase in lightning strikes this year, with 3.34 million cloud-to-ground strikes recorded through mid-September. This year's lightning activity is about 15% ...

A massive lightning storm wreaked havoc on Palm Beach County football Friday, postponing Santaluces-Wellington after just seven minutes.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida is living up to its nickname. Historically known as the “Lightning Capital” of the United States, Florida leads the nation in lightning-related deaths — and recent ...

Florida traditionally wears the crown of lightning strike capital of the nation, or at least earns a runner up, and this year has been extra sparky with a clear increase beginning in July. From Jan. 1 ...