A lightning strike on Sunday sparked a fire at the Buena Vista Place Apartments, impacting 20 units. Orange County has since condemned the apartment building where the fire happened.
Investigators believe a lightning strike during weekend storms may have sparked the fire, and the Red Cross is assisting displaced residents.
A lifeguard is in the hospital after an indirect lightning strike according to Volusia Beach Safety Officials.
A lightning strike over the holiday weekend severely damaged Larry Mull's Ocala property, destroying his shed and the well pump and filtration system that supplied his home with water. Mull and his family were left without running water for days and had to rely on a neighbor's supply while facing costly repairs. The incident occurred at a challenging time, delaying insurance and repair responses. Despite the destruction, Mull expressed relief that no one was hurt and that two full propane tanks in the shed were unharmed.
Seven people were displaced from their home after a fire that was possibly started by a lightning strike on Sunday, according to the Orlando Fire Department.
The fire department was dispatched to Pine Lake Apartments after residents reported smoke coming from the clubhouse during an afternoon thunderstorm.
Seminole County firefighters responded to a home where they say a lightning strike led to someone getting trapped in a pickup truck.
Knowing how to properly protect your home is key. And just as importantly, it’s time to clear up the lightning myths that often get in the way of making smart safety choices.
Firefighters believe a lightning strike started a fire that damaged a home in Seminole County Tuesday night.
Florida has once again been dubbed the nation's lightning capital in 2024, and with that moniker comes a reminder to stay safe during a storm.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are planning to relocate to the New Orleans area to prepare for Sunday’s game against the Saints with Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall along Florida’s west coast this week.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are planning to relocate to the New Orleans area to prepare for Sunday’s game against the Saints with Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall along Florida’s west coast this week.
Surveillance video captured the terrifying moments along New Hope Way, showing him on the ground after the bolt partially struck a nearby tree.
The National Lightning Safety Council has announced another death due to lightning making the fatality count 3 so far this year.
The Nashville Predators have traded Ryan McDonagh back to Tampa Bay less than two years after acquiring the veteran defenseman.
In 2023, the Sunshine State had greater “lightning density” — meaning the number of lightning events in a given area — than any other state.
The vast majority of those struck were men — 85% — while women accounted for approximately 15% of those deaths.
The lawsuit accuses the school board of playing a role in the death of Nicole Tedesco, who was killed after picking up her two daughters from Keeth Elementary School.
Baylee Holbrook, a 16-year-old who was struck by lightning while hunting with her dad in Putnam County, has died.
The family of a 12-year-old Minnesota girl has remained in Central Florida for several weeks after the girl was struck by lightning.
The woman was found dead on a sidewalk in the Bayside Gardens IV complex between the parking area and one of the condominium buildings, officials stated in a release.
Tuesday, Rebecca Soto was painting her nails and preparing her outfit for a Beyonce concert in Tampa. She was struck by lightning soon afterward.
A fire at an Orange County apartment building caused the roof of the building to partially collapse and forced evacuations Wednesday as crews worked to put it out, according to firefighters.
When you hear thunder or see lightning, most people know to seek cover. But, even once you are indoors, you may still be at risk, depending on what you are doing.
During the summer there are several events held outdoors across the nation including, but not limited to, Independence Day, resulting in large numbers of people outside in the elements.
A man was hospitalized after a possible lightning strike Thursday afternoon in southwest Miami-Dade, according to News 6 partner WPLG-TV.
A man in his 20s was killed on a construction site Monday afternoon after coworkers reported he was struck by lightning, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
After her husband was killed by a lightning strike while on their boat, a West Melbourne woman wants people to take the risk of being outdoors during severe weather seriously.
The latest National Lightning Safety Council’s lightning-related death report shows two people lost their lives as a result of lightning over the weekend.
A boat captain is dead and another person injured after a suspected lightning strike in Brevard County at Pineda Causeway and US-1, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue.
When you hear thunder or see lightning, most people know to seek cover. But, even once you are indoors, you may still be at risk, depending on what you are doing.
Florida was deemed the lightning capital with all four incidents of lightning fatalities happening in central Florida. It can strike in more ways than one.
The state of Florida also secured the top spot in the U.S. for total lightning density, with 285 lightning events per square mile, an increase of 27% compared with 2021.
A young rower who was hospitalized and placed on life support after a deadly lightning strike during practice on Lake Fairview earlier this month has passed away.
USRowing releases a statement after a student was found dead in Lake Fairview in Orlando following a lightning strike.
It was quite the reunion on Thursday for the teens that were struck by lightning earlier this summer in Merritt Island.
A reported lightning strike set fire to a Hunter's Creek apartment building, displacing approximately 20 families, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.
Sanford Airport officials are rallying behind one of their officers after his wife was killed and his 10-year-old daughter and their family dog were injured in a lightning strike in Winter Springs.
A vehicle became "disabled" Thursday afternoon following reports of a lightning strike near Interstate 95 in Mims, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A mother died and her child and an 18-year-old woman were hurt after a lightning strike in Winter Springs, according to police.
Maitland police are showing their support for an officer who was injured earlier this month in a home fire — one that destroyed nearly everything he owned, according to the Maitland Police Department.
A man who was struck by lightning while working as a landscaper in New Smyrna Beach has died, according to his family.
The family of one of the men hit by lightning in New Smyrna Beach Tuesday said they have been told he’s not likely to survive, but now they’re facing challenges trying to say goodbye to him.
Two people were hit by lightning Tuesday in New Smyrna Beach just 30 minutes and two miles apart, according to fire officials.
A man performing landscaping work in a New Smyrna Beach neighborhood was sent to the hospital Tuesday after being struck by lightning, according to the New Smyrna Beach Fire Department.
The National Weather Service started Lightning Safety Awareness Week in 2001 to call attention to the dangers of lightning in an effort to lower the deaths and injuries caused by lightning strikes.
Steven Stamkos scored two goals and the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning are headed to the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight year after beating the New York Rangers 2-1 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final.
New lightning data released show Florida and Texas leading the nation in lightning statistics. Florida still reigns the leader in the most lightning density per square mile and had the most fatalities in 2021.
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Often called jellyfish sprites, this type of lightning is a transient luminous event that happens above a thunderstorm unlike the lightning seen in Florida's afternoon summer storms.
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Lightning struck Interstate 10 in Walton County sending asphalt through the windshield of a moving pickup truck, according to firefighters
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The NHL said Friday that six Dallas Stars players and two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 in a development that will push back the opener for the defending Western Conference champions by nearly a week. Dallas had been set to open the season Jan. 14 at Florida. The Dallas players and staff are self-isloating and the team’s training facilities were closed for the next several days amid contact tracing. The Canadian division cleared its final hurdle Friday when Manitoba announced it will allow the Winnipeg Jets to play home games during the pandemic. Players and team staff will be restricted to the hotel and rink when on the road, among other protocols.
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