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February 14, 2019

Florida middle school student triggers 75-officer response after false claim of armed man on campus, cops say

A Florida middle school student faces felony charges after she falsely claimed seeing an armed man on campus, triggering a massive police response and terrifying parents who still reeling from the Parkland massacre a year ago.

February 13, 2019

For Parkland shooting anniversary, Florida Gov. DeSantis orders flags to fly at half-staff

In an ode to those who were killed in the Parkland school shooting last year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday ordered for flags in the state to be flown at half-staff on the upcoming anniversary of the massacre.

February 11, 2019

Florida school hires 2 former combat veterans to help stop active shooters

An arts school for middle and high school students in Florida has hired two former combat veterans to stop active shooters.

February 6, 2019

Trump says he wants to boost US legal immigration because unemployment is so low

President Trump on Wednesday said he wants to increase the number of people who legally immigrate to the U.S. "because our unemployment numbers are so low."

February 4, 2019

Parkland victim's father slams Louis C.K. in stand-up comedy set

A month after Louis C.K. mocked Parkland shooting survivors, a victim's father slammed the disgraced comedian in a set of his own.

January 29, 2019

Ex-Florida sheriff suspended after Parkland shooting challenges punishment

A Florida sheriff suspended this month by the governor and accused of failing to prevent a school shooting has requested a state Senate hearing.

January 16, 2019

Universal Pictures announces new release date for horror film after it coincides with Parkland shooting anniversary

Universal Pictures announced Wednesday that the release date for the horror movie, “Happy Death Day 2U” would be moved to avoid falling on the one-year anniversary of the deadly Parkland shooting in Florida last year.

January 11, 2019

Florida governor suspends Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel

Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, who faced criticism over his department’s response to the deadly Parkland, Florida, school shooting last year, was officially suspended by newly sworn-in Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday.

January 8, 2019

DeSantis' office denies suspending Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' office on Tuesday denied that the governor officially suspended Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, following reports of the sheriff's imminent removal.

January 3, 2019

Parkland school shooting commission issues report, recommends arming Florida teachers

A Florida commission investigating the shooting massacre at a Parkland school has issued an initial report on Wednesday and recommended that teachers who volunteer to undergo firearms training, should be allowed to carry guns.