Feb 23 After school shooting, Florida leaders propose new gun laws By Brendan Farrington, Gary Fineout, Curt Anderson, Associated Press Florida Gov. Rick Scott and Republican legislators announced school safety and gun restriction proposals Friday that would ban the sale of firearms to anyone under 21, but they differed on whether some teachers should carry guns. Continue reading
Feb 23 Trump calls armed officer at Florida high school a ‘coward’ By Associated Press President Donald Trump says the armed officer who didn't stop the gunman who carried out last week's Florida massacre was either a "coward" or "didn't react properly under pressure."… Continue reading
Feb 23 WATCH LIVE: Florida Gov. Rick Scott announcing ‘major action plan’ to keep Florida students safe By Joshua Barajas The governor is scheduled to make his announcement at 10:30 a.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here. Continue reading
Feb 23 Teachers return to Florida school after shooting described as ‘breakdown at all levels’ By Gary Fineout, Jennifer Kay and Josh Replogle, Associated Press The Florida high school where a former student shot and killed 17 people with an assault-type rifle is reopening for teachers Friday as the community grappled with word that the armed officer on campus did nothing to stop the shooter. Continue reading
Feb 22 At shooting town hall, Rubio on the defensive on gun control By Associated Press Republican Sen. Marco Rubio was put on the defensive by angry students, teachers and parents who are demanding stronger gun-control measures at a town hall after the shooting rampage that claimed 17 lives at a Florida high school. Continue reading
Feb 21 Watch 5:25 Staging walkouts and rallies, students and family members implore lawmakers to end gun bloodshed By PBS News Hour As dozens of survivors from the Florida school shooting lobbied the Republican-led Florida legislature for tougher gun control, thousands across the country heeded a call to walk out of classes, massing at Florida’s state capitol, as well as the U.S. Continue watching
Feb 19 After school shooting, Florida Senate prepares sweeping package of gun control legislation By Associated Press The legislation includes new age restrictions for gun purchases, a ban on bump stocks and gun violence restraining orders. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 4:50 Parkland shooting survivors push for gun reform By PBS News Hour In the aftermath of the Parkland high school mass shooting, students are leading the way in calling for gun reform. On Sunday, the survivors announced they are planning a march this spring in Washington, D.C., a day after they criticized… Continue watching
Feb 18 Life or death main decision for school shooting suspect By Curt Anderson, Associated Press The evidence against the Florida school shooting suspect is so overwhelming, the only question left for the courts if he is convicted is whether he will be sentenced to death. Continue reading
Feb 17 Watch 24:50 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode February 17, 2018 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Saturday, Feb. 17, new details emerge about the Florida school shooting suspect as survivors demand change. And, the fallout after the indictment of 13 Russians accused of meddling in the 2016 U.S. elections. Also, a nonprofit… Continue watching