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Michigan student dies from lightning strike in Osceola County

A2D News Desk

A 20‑year‑old Michigan college student, Matthew Jenkins, was killed by a lightning strike in Osceola County, Florida, on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Jenkins had recently relocated to Orlando for an internship at Walt Disney World and was a member of a cross‑country team he met in high school. He had been friends with Blake Jahn for seven years.

Family and friends mourn his loss, with his mother and friend expressing gratitude and remembrance. A Walt Disney Company spokesperson released a statement praising Jenkins as part of the Disney community.

Read the full story at wsvn.com.

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