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Florida Gov. DeSantis calls U.S. surgeon general’s advisory on gun violence an ‘unconstitutional power-grab’

“We will not comply,” DeSantis added.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 27, 2024July 13, 2024

“We will not comply,” DeSantis added.

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New bill would allow Florida residents to conceal guns without a permit

The group Prevent Gun Violence Florida vowed to fight against the legislation and cited “a clear link between lax gun laws and increased gun violence.”

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida January 31, 2023August 3, 2023

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Man charged with hate crime after shouting ‘white power’ and firing gun outside Tampa bar

Dustin McCann called a security guard the “N-word” before leaving the club and firing his gun, witnesses say

by Justin Garcia November 23, 2022April 23, 2025

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Tampa Police will host ‘Gun Buy Back’ events this Saturday amid recent gun violence issues

TPD will pay you $100 cash for handing over an unwanted firearm

by Max Steele June 21, 2022August 3, 2025

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Despite string of mass shootings, Florida Republicans oppose call for special session on gun violence

Lawmakers will have until 3 p.m. Friday to respond to the poll.

by News Service of Florida June 9, 2022August 3, 2023

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After donating over $180K to Florida Republicans, the Tampa Bay Rays commit to $50K to stop gun violence

In the meantime, Florida Republicans are currently on the verge of making Florida an constitutional state.

by Colin Wolf May 27, 2022April 26, 2025

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Fundraiser created for family of Tampa girl who was hit by a stray bullet in Robles Park

‘I want to show her that there are other people in this world who love her back.’

by Justin Garcia April 4, 2022August 9, 2024

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Tampa shooting suspect in custody

The victim, shot in the head, remains in the hospital.

by Cathy Salustri February 7, 2019August 17, 2023

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Parkland vigil in St. Petersburg’s Williams Park on Valentine’s Day

One year later, Moms Demand Action and We the Students have not forgotten the victims.

by Cathy Salustri February 1, 2019August 17, 2023

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Life in Seminole Heights: Four victims, four ways forward

Looking for direction in the lives that were lost.

by James Chapin November 20, 2017December 15, 2024

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As details on Fort Lauderdale airport shooting come out, Tampa International boosts security, cancels some flights

by Kate Bradshaw January 6, 2017August 3, 2023

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Buckhorn: “This is an ugly time for America” but police, communities need to come together

by Kate Bradshaw July 8, 2016August 3, 2023

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Dark & Sinful: Gun theory

Never seen an AR-15 in real life? Consider yourself lucky.

by Erica Dawson June 16, 2016August 17, 2023

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Sh*t happened 3/11/16: School bus driver blows it, Amateur Night extended, Salon calls Scott a coward

by Scott Harrell March 11, 2016June 5, 2022

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Sh*t happened 12/3/15: Yesterday wasn’t funny

by Scott Harrell December 3, 2015August 17, 2023

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From Miami to Tampa: Mentoring program connects with local youth through sports and life lessons

by Zebrina Edgerton-Maloy July 13, 2015August 17, 2023

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Sh*t happened 12/12/14: Racist Sony emails, Best Buy offends Serial listeners, Sea World CEO resigns

by Scott Harrell December 12, 2014June 5, 2022

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With a bullet

In the last decade, gun murders in Florida have surged 38 percent. Experts are divided over the cause.

by Eric Barton/Florida Center for Investigative Reporting April 25, 2013November 24, 2024

Arts & Entertainment

The bravery of teachers

Schooling kids takes real courage in our age of classroom shootings and budget cuts.

by Peter Meinke February 2, 2013August 3, 2023

Arts & Entertainment

Schwarzenegger’s Last Stand

The movie’s iffy, but Ah-nold does well with his first starring role in a decade.

by Joe Bardi January 18, 2013August 3, 2023