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Osceola County sheriff identifies victim of fatal Celebration lightning strike
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Osceola County sheriff identifies victim of fatal Celebration lightning strike

Matthew Eric Jenkins, 20, died after a lightning strike in Celebration, Florida, officials say the investigation continues.

September 09, 2026 at 4:35 pm EDT
Hot and humid Wednesday with storms possible across Central Florida

Hot and humid Wednesday with storms possible across Central Florida

Man charged after 110 mph cross-county chase and officer-involved shooting

Man charged after 110 mph cross-county chase and officer-involved shooting

Eustis residents fight proposed $70M Aquilo Project to save local center

Eustis residents fight proposed $70M Aquilo Project to save local center

Rain and storms expected throughout the rest of the week

Rain and storms expected throughout the rest of the week

Disney World to open new animation experience at Hollywood Studios on Sept. 14

Disney World to open new animation experience at Hollywood Studios on Sept. 14

iPhone Duo: Apple unveils its first foldable phone

iPhone Duo: Apple unveils its first foldable phone

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UrbanFest 360 film festival returns to Orlando with Chadwick Boseman tribute, free panels

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Lawsuit filed over Amazon cargo plane crash

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Salvation Army Mobile Food Pantry sees 68% jump in household participation

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Central Florida couple marries in hospital after wedding-day crash

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Downtown Ocala opens Parking Garage No. 2 near the Square

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Frontier Airlines will launch new nonstop routes from Orlando to Colombia

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Cross-county chase ends in deputy-involved shooting in Dunnellon

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Bizarre AI school threat trend prompts warning from Florida law enforcement

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JetBlue is ending flight service to Daytona Beach International Airport

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2 teens hospitalized after stabbing in Orange County

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Photos: Police respond to shooting inside Port Orange Police Department lobby

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Photos: Dramatic rescue after vehicle becomes pinned under tractor-trailer in Marion County

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Photos: Remembering Gloria Steinem

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Photos: Lionel Messi though the years

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Photos: Grand Ole Opry remembers Dolly Parton

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Osceola County sheriff identifies victim of fatal Celebration lightning strike
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Osceola County sheriff identifies victim of fatal Celebration lightning strike

Records: Man accused of killing Orange County teen went swimming before arrest

Records: Man accused of killing Orange County teen went swimming before arrest

Orlando couple fights insurance denial after stroke and spinal surgery

Orlando couple fights insurance denial after stroke and spinal surgery

Daytona Beach’s Plaza Resort owner faces daily fines as repairs stall

Daytona Beach’s Plaza Resort owner faces daily fines as repairs stall

15-year-old Haylee Bechtold killed in ATV crash in Osteen

15-year-old Haylee Bechtold killed in ATV crash in Osteen

Florida AG Uthmeier proposes criminal sanctions for AI chatbots

Florida AG Uthmeier proposes criminal sanctions for AI chatbots

Vickie Williams faces murder trial for 2022 Getman killings

Vickie Williams faces murder trial for 2022 Getman killings

Salvadoran TPS ends Wednesday, risking 170,000 work permits

Salvadoran TPS ends Wednesday, risking 170,000 work permits

AdventHealth clinical hiring event starts tomorrow, Sept. 9

AdventHealth clinical hiring event starts tomorrow, Sept. 9

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The schools turning to AI to rate students beyond standard grades

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Movies and TV shows casting this week in Orlando

Locked out: How the housing affordability crisis is reshaping life plans

Locked out: How the housing affordability crisis is reshaping life plans

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Who would win the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards if the data decided?

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iPhone Duo: Apple unveils its first foldable phone

iPhone Duo: Apple unveils its first foldable phone

Remembering 9/11 through the objects left behind

Remembering 9/11 through the objects left behind

U.S. Marshals recover 79 missing children in massive Ohio operation

U.S. Marshals recover 79 missing children in massive Ohio operation

Hurricane Lowell: 1 dead in Hawaii storm

Hurricane Lowell: 1 dead in Hawaii storm

Influencer Olivia Oras dies after cosmetic procedure

Influencer Olivia Oras dies after cosmetic procedure

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Daytona Beach landmark declared non-compliant amid code violations

Daytona Beach landmark declared non-compliant amid code violations

‘Our home is in shambles’ Deltona couple left with $176K bill, Lien after County repair program

‘Our home is in shambles’ Deltona couple left with $176K bill, Lien after County repair program

Daytona Beach mayor’s biography changes under investigation

Daytona Beach mayor’s biography changes under investigation

9 Investigates: Law enforcement officers’ paid punishment

9 Investigates: Law enforcement officers’ paid punishment

Granddaughter’s plea for grandmother’s missing ring after Orange County nursing home stay

Granddaughter’s plea for grandmother’s missing ring after Orange County nursing home stay

Granddaughter’s plea for grandmother’s missing ring after Orange County nursing home stay

Granddaughter’s plea for grandmother’s missing ring after Orange County nursing home stay

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Orlando couple fights insurance denial after stroke and spinal surgery

Orlando couple fights insurance denial after stroke and spinal surgery

Customers claim window company took their money, never did the work

Customers claim window company took their money, never did the work

Action 9 helps homeowner get refund after dispute over Best Buy warranty

Action 9 helps homeowner get refund after dispute over Best Buy warranty

Hacked Walmart account leads to $2,000 loss for customer

Hacked Walmart account leads to $2,000 loss for customer

Action 9 investigation leads to $3,800 refund and apology for local homeowner

Action 9 investigation leads to $3,800 refund and apology for local homeowner

Reality TV star held on $300K bond in Volusia County real estate fraud case

Reality TV star held on $300K bond in Volusia County real estate fraud case

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