One of the strikes occurred just off the coast near 27th Avenue. The New Smyrna Beach Fire Department confirmed two others were indirectly struck by lightning at the Venetian Bay golf course.

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.

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.

Three people were struck by lightning in New Smyrna Beach on Friday, according to officials. Tammy Malphurs, director of Volusia County Beach Safety, said one incident occurred around 12:30 p.m ...

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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.

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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 ...

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