There have been nine lightning fatalities in the United States this year, with one in Florida. The Sunshine State is the lightning capital of the U.S.

When it comes to lightning strikes, many local governments like the one in Seminole County are trying to be proactive.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — As the rainy season continues across Central Florida, we know it typically comes with severe lightning, which is no joke.

A Colorado man on his honeymoon was killed by lightning while in ankle-deep water at a Florida beach, despite the storm being miles away in what officials called extremely rare.

At least two people were struck by lightning in New Smyrna Beach on Tuesday, including a DeLand man who was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, officials said. Julio Cesar Lopez, 27 ...

PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Lightning strikes 3 in Florida, including man on beach. Three people were struck by lightning in Central Florida within hours — two on a golf course and one at New Smyrna ...

Lightning strikes Florida beachgoers despite clear skies, officials warn of 25-mile danger zone 00:49. ... The victim wasn't the only person hit by lightning in New Smyrna Beach on June 20.

Jake A. Rosencranz, the Colorado man who died while on his honeymoon after he was struck by lightning in New Smyrna Beach Friday, was a "true Coloradoan," according to a colleague and friend. Nick ...

New Smyrna Beach fire crews responded to a call in reference to a victim struck by lightning who was not breathing and had no pulse at a home on Middlebury Loop, according to a report by WFTV.

new smyrna beach, fla. — Two people were injured in two different lightning strikes in New Smyrna Beach Tuesday afternoon. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<< ...