JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — For decades, Florida has carried the title of the lightning capital of the United States. But a new report suggests that the crown has changed hands. According to a 2025 analysis ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are no safe places outside when thunderstorms are in the area If you can hear thunder, you are in danger of being struck by lightning Lightning can strike more than 10 miles from a thunderstorm, ...

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.