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The family of an FSU shooting victim seeks answers

Attorneys for the family of Tiru Chabba called Wednesday for more information about the death at Florida State University.

Florida House Democrats raise alarm over gun control after Florida State University shooting

Listen: Days after the mass shooting at Florida State University, legislators are entering a new week of the legislative session and House Democrats are raising red flags about gun legislation.  Democratic representatives discussed various topics...
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Florida governor orders flags lowered on the Parkland anniversary

Flags be flown at half-staff to honor the victims of the Feb. 14, 2018, mass shooting at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
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Scot Peterson, the ex-law enforment officer at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, loses his appeal

Civil lawsuits can move forward against Scot Peterson, a former Broward County sheriff’s deputy.

Open carry bill draws backlash

Listen: A controversial bill filed for the upcoming legislative session would allow Floridians to openly carry firearms in the state, and it’s received scrutiny from both sides of the aisle.  The new measure would allow...

The Scoop: Tues. Dec 17th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Delay Expansion of Children’s Health Care Florida seeks delay due to Biden administration. Expansion of kid care can help children with complex issues. Probation for St. Pete Uhuru group A federal judge sentenced three members...
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Florida sues the feds over a probe of the alleged Donald Trump assassination attempt

Florida alleges that the U.S. Department of Justice is improperly preventing the state from investigating an assassination attempt on Trump.

Africa International: Congo-Russia oil deal, freedom from violence

Congo gets a raw oil deal on an oil refinery: Russia to own 90% and Congo gets a mere 10% control.
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Rep. Christine Hunschofsky talks Florida school safety, and more

It’s been less than two weeks since a Georgia school shooting that killed four and injured nine others—and six years since a shooting at Florida’s Parkland school shooting that killed 17 people. Rep. Christine Hunschofsky,...
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Feds want a judge to throw out Florida’s lawsuit over gun background checks

The Biden administration urged a judge to toss out a Florida challenge of a new federal rule that requires background checks on gun buyers.

The Scoop: Tues. July 23rd, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida Democrats throw support behind Kamala Harris as she travels around the country. Her first stop is Milwaukee.

Local organization raises gun violence awareness

A local group brought together gun violence awareness organizations at University Park on Saturday.
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