Florida School Shooting March 5, 2019 Florida school board votes not to fire embattled Stoneman Douglas superintendent A year after 17 high school students were killed by a gunman at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the school district’s superintendent remained in the position, despite an attempt to fire him.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 27, 2019 House passes bill expanding background checks for gun sales The House passed on Tuesday a bill requiring background checks to be carried out on nearly every individual who purchases a firearm - marking the Democrats' first victory in tightening the nation's gun laws since retaking control of the lower chamber of Congress.
Florida School Shooting February 27, 2019 Bill would strip Parkland deputy of retirement benefits Florida lawmakers next month will discuss a bill aimed at stripping former Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School resource officer Scot Peterson of his retirement benefits following widespread criticism for not entering the school during a mass shooting at the Parkland campus.
Florida School Shooting February 21, 2019 Nikolas Cruz, Parkland school shooter, might go on trial in early 2020, judge says A Broward Circuit judge wants the trial for the suspect accused of committing a mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida to begin in 2020.
Florida School Shooting February 15, 2019 One year later, Parkland families still trying to heal: ‘I have to fight to get through the day’ It was a somber day for Parkland, Florida, site of the worst high school mass shooting in U.S. history, now designated as “A Day of Service and Love.” Dozens of MSD students fed breakfast to first responders, to thank them for what they did when they arrived at the school to a site of carnage. Others gathered at a nearby park to pack meals for needy children.
OPINION February 14, 2019 Gutfeld on hiring combat vets to defend schools A Florida school has hired armed combat vets to protect students from school shooters. If it works, I say give it a try.
Florida School Shooting February 14, 2019 Parkland shooting one-year anniversary: Students, community unite for events honoring victims, first responders A memorial ceremony honoring the victims, a meal for first responders and the visitation of graves are among the ways the Parkland community will reflect Thursday on the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting that left 17 people dead at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Florida School Shooting 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.
Florida School Shooting 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.
Florida 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.
White House 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."