parkland /tags/parkland parkland en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT 'We've gotta know where we're gonna run': Midterm candidates uncertain as redistricting looms /government-politics/2026-04-08/redistricting-midterm-candidates-florida-elections Florida's push for mid-decade redistricting has candidates unsure where they'll run and voters unsure who they'll vote for in Midterm elections Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-04-08/redistricting-midterm-candidates-florida-elections Carlton Gillespie Republicans launch ad campaign blaming Moskowitz and Democrats for government shutdown /government-politics/2025-10-01/republicans-launch-ad-campaign-blaming-moskowitz-and-democrats-for-government-shutdown The Parkland lawmaker is one of two Florida Democrats the NRCC has listed as "prime pick up opportunities for Republicans" in next year's midterm elections to boost their majority rule in the House. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-10-01/republicans-launch-ad-campaign-blaming-moskowitz-and-democrats-for-government-shutdown Sergio R. Bustos For some, the Florida State University shooting is a grim repeat of the Parkland massacre /education/2025-04-20/for-some-the-florida-state-university-shooting-is-a-grim-repeat-of-the-parkland-massacre “You never think it’s going to happen to you the first time, you certainly never think it’s going to happen to you twice,” said Stephanie Horowitz, a 22-year-old graduate student at Florida State University. Sun, 20 Apr 2025 18:11:58 GMT /education/2025-04-20/for-some-the-florida-state-university-shooting-is-a-grim-repeat-of-the-parkland-massacre Anthony Izaguirre and Stephany Matat | Associated Press Now a top Democratic official, Parkland survivor David Hogg plots to take down party incumbents /government-politics/2025-04-16/david-hogg-plots-to-take-down-party-incumbents David Hogg emerged on the political scene as an outspoken survivor of the 2018 school shooting in Parkland. No the vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, he said his party must squelch a pervasive “culture of seniority politics." Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-04-16/david-hogg-plots-to-take-down-party-incumbents Shane Goldmacher | The New York Times Families settle court battle over who owns Parkland killer's name and likeness /law-justice/2024-11-04/families-settle-court-battle-over-who-owns-parkland-killers-name-and-likeness Under an agreement signed by Circuit Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips, survivor Anthony Borges, the families of slain students Meadow Pollack, Luke Hoyer and Alaina Petty and fellow student survivor Maddy Wilford now control any attempt by shooter Nikolas Cruz to profit off his name or likeness or grant interviews. Each of the five parties has veto power. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 22:57:20 GMT /law-justice/2024-11-04/families-settle-court-battle-over-who-owns-parkland-killers-name-and-likeness Terry Spencer | Associated Press Marjory Stoneman Douglas High shooting site toured for final time by lawmakers and educators /education/2023-10-15/marjory-stoneman-douglas-high-shooting-site-toured-for-final-time-by-lawmakers-and-educators Authorities told Miami's WPLG-TV Local 10 that Saturday was the last day people would be able to tour the building, which has been preserved as evidence. Sun, 15 Oct 2023 22:46:21 GMT /education/2023-10-15/marjory-stoneman-douglas-high-shooting-site-toured-for-final-time-by-lawmakers-and-educators The Associated Press Parkland school shooting survivor develops Joy, an app built on AI that helps people heal /arts-culture/2023-09-20/parkland-school-shooting-survivor-joy-app The Joy app designed by Kai Koerber, a former Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student, uses artificial intelligence to suggest bite-sized mindfulness activities for people based on how they are feeling. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-09-20/parkland-school-shooting-survivor-joy-app Barbara Ortutay, AP Technology Writer Broward deputy faces trial for alleged failure to confront Parkland school shooter /local-news/2023-05-30/broward-deputy-faces-trial-for-alleged-failure-to-confront-parkland-school-shooter A former Florida sheriff's deputy is about to be tried on charges he failed to confront the gunman who murdered 17 at a Parkland high school five years ago. Scot Peterson could get a nearly 100-year sentence if convicted of felony child neglect. Tue, 30 May 2023 16:54:32 GMT /local-news/2023-05-30/broward-deputy-faces-trial-for-alleged-failure-to-confront-parkland-school-shooter Terry Spencer | Associated Press Judge who presided over Parkland school shooting trial announces resignation /south-florida/2023-05-10/judge-who-presided-over-parkland-school-shooting-trial-announces-resignation The Florida judge who oversaw the penalty trial of the Parkland mass murderer is resigning. Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer sent a resignation letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis saying she will step down June 30. Wed, 10 May 2023 22:12:29 GMT /south-florida/2023-05-10/judge-who-presided-over-parkland-school-shooting-trial-announces-resignation Terry Spencer | Associated Press DeSantis signs bill ending unanimous jury requirement for death penalty sentences /law-justice/2023-04-20/desantis-signs-bill-ending-unanimous-jury-requirement-for-death-penalty-sentences The new law took effect immediately and represents a major change in Florida’s death-penalty system. Lawmakers moved forward with the issue after the Parkland shooter was sentenced to life in prison last year. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:52:34 GMT /law-justice/2023-04-20/desantis-signs-bill-ending-unanimous-jury-requirement-for-death-penalty-sentences Jim Saunders | News Service of Florida