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Is Florida the US lightning capital? See strike spark fire in Jacksonville neighborhood
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.
Man dies after being struck by lightning at New Jersey golf course: report
Lightning strike at golf course in New Jersey reportedly claimed the life of 28-year-old golfer Simon John Mariani despite CPR efforts from his father and fellow golfers.
Lightning 'underrated killer.' Where Polk County ranks amid the lightning capital of US
The top county in the U.S. when it came to flash density, or the number of lightning strikes per square mile, in 2024 was Limestone County in Texas, which had had average of 125 flashes per square ...
28-year-old dies after getting struck by lightning on golf course
Simon Mariani died July 14, his obituary says. He was described as "driven, dedicated, smart, likeable and exceptionally ...
'This is one of the hardest things we've faced': Family of 3 struck by lightning on St. Augustine Pier
Phillip, Diana and Jayme Schuyler were struck by lightning Saturday. Phillip, in his 80s, took the full force of the strike, ...
Florida surfer attacked in ‘Shark Bite Capital of the World’
Matt Bender, a 40-year-old from Winter Park, was bitten on his right forearm while surfing on New Smyrna Beach Sunday.
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Fatal lightning deaths most common in Florida
Since 2006, almost 500 people have been killed by lightning strikes in the U.S., according to the National Lightning Safety ...
Lightning kills one, injures 13 at New Jersey archery range
The victims' ages range from seven to 61, the authorities said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Summer beach day turns dangerous as lightning strikes three at St. Augustine Pier in Florida
A lightning incident at Florida's St. Augustine Pier left three injured and beachgoers in panic, highlighting safety concerns ...