The fatal strike near Fort De Soto marked the 13th lightning-related death in the U.S. this year and the fifth reported in Florida.

After a lightning strike killed a mother and her 2-year-old daughter last weekend, we offer tips for staying safe in a severe storm.

Florida's lightning can be unforgiving and deadly if you're outside. I learned firsthand how destructive it can be even if ...

A lightning strike hit a water tower just after 5pm on Thursday, with a police officer nearby witnessing the dramatic moment. The tower's heavy-duty lightning protection system absorbed the strike, ...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — A powerful lightning strike was caught on body camera footage as it hit a water tower in Bradenton on Thursday afternoon. The Bradenton Police Department said an officer’s ...

WAYLAND, Mich. — Neighbors are being asked to limit water usage after officials with the City of Wayland said a possible lightning strike affected the city’s water wells during storms Friday. Local ...