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Parkland shooter slipped away in panic and chaos at high school, calmly went into fast-food places, videos in court show

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — For three days, survivors of the Parkland mass shooting provided graphic witness accounts of the chaos and uncertainty at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018. Students and teachers displayed their scars and braces, their firsthand accounts of the murders, their confusion at whether…

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‘I had a bad gut feeling’: Stoneman Douglas victim’s brother describes encounter with gunman after mass shooting

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — After the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14, 2018, the gunman bought a drink at a Subway and then headed to McDonald’s, where he tried to catch a ride with a student who was waiting for his mother.

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Artemis I moon mission launch dates released by NASA

ORLANDO, Fla. — NASA is finally set to launch the Artemis I rocket in the first step to return humans to the moon.

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‘A lot of bodies on the floor.’ Students, teachers describe classroom horror of Stoneman Douglas shooting

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was a scene of chaos on Feb. 14, 2018.

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‘Laying on top of classmates ... shielding ourselves with backpacks.’ Students describe classroom horror of Stoneman Douglas shooting

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was a scene of confusion — was it a drill? Was it not a drill?

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‘They were both instantly gone’: Teachers, students describe horror of watching Marjory Stoneman Douglas classmates gunned down

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was a scene of confusion — was it a drill? Was it not a drill?

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‘They were incredibly brave,’ teacher testifies about students in Parkland trial

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was a scene of confusion — was it a drill? Was it not a drill?

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Orlando is the ‘sweatiest city’ in America, study suggests

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Central Florida is uniquely positioned as a theme park destination that attracts visitors from around the world to visit Walt Disney World and Universal. But the City Beautiful might have another claim to fame that’s more perspiratory than aspirational.

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Parkland gunshot victims and their teachers testify about a Valentine's Day that ended in horror

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The killer gave one warning to one student — “Get out of here,” he said. “Things are going to get bad.”

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Parkland gunshot victim who lost brother in mass shooting testifies about ‘trying not to freak out’

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Even after he was shot, Alex Dworet tried not to believe the Parkland tragedy was real.

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‘Things are going to get bad’: Parkland student testifies he was warned by killer before mass shooting

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Even after he was shot, Alex Dworet tried not to believe the Parkland tragedy was real.

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The prosecutor recounted the coldness and cruelty of Parkland gunman as trial begins

The prosecutor seeking the death penalty for the gunman who massacred 17 people at a Parkland, Fla., high school detailed for jurors how he coldly mowed down his victims.

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Opening statements start in Marjory Stoneman Douglas mass shooting trial

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Prosecutor Mike Satz gave jurors an introduction to the horror of Feb. 14, 2018, telling them, “I’m going to speak to you about the unspeakable.”

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‘Someone help me’: Victim’s pleas from video evidence shake courtroom on opening day of Marjory Stoneman Douglas mass shooting trial

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The horrifying sounds of gunshots, screams and pleas for help filled a Broward County courtroom Thursday on the first day of the trial to determine if the confessed Parkland shooter is put to death.

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Opening statements start in Marjory Stoneman Douglas mass shooting trial

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Prosecutor Mike Satz gave jurors an introduction to the horror of Feb. 14, 2018, telling them, “I’m going to speak to you about the unspeakable.”

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‘Someone help me.’ Victim's pleas, loud gunfire on video shake courtroom on opening day of Parkland shooting trial

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It took more than four years for the sounds of shots fired at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland to reach a courtroom in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

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Disney’s newest cruise ship grants pricey Wish

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — The Disney Wish, the first new ship in the Disney Cruise Line in 10 years, heads out of Port Canaveral for its first trip July 14 — a sold-out cruise to the Bahamas. The tricked-out ship will ferry families on three- and four-day excursions on a…

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A day at the beach: How to save money on parking, food and rentals on South Florida shores

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Those of us in Florida are lucky to have access to a free amenity that makes many Americans jealous: the beach.

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Bioluminescence season: Blue-glowing natural wonder lights up waters off Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. — Natural magic is back on Florida’s East Coast in the form of single-celled organisms called dinoflagellates, which light up waters in bright blue hues.

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SpaceX equals all of 2021′s launch total with Starlink mission

ORLANDO, Fla. — SpaceX managed a record 31 launches in 2021, but its more-than-weekly pace in 2022 including a launch Sunday morning let it match that record less than seven months into the year.

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The price of punishment: Seeking justice for the Parkland victims, and condemning a killer, carries ballooning cost

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Justice is not free.

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As they close successful first half, Braves appear to be one of MLB’s top teams

WASHINGTON — When they arrived in North Port, Fla., for spring training, the Braves had one goal: repeat as World Series champions. They believed they had the talent and, because of last year, the experience to make another run at a title, tough as it may be to win two…

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Rays beat Orioles to get to All-Star break on a roll, but ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There were a lot of good things for the Rays on Sunday, as they beat the Orioles 7-5 in the last game before the All-Star break.

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When can we stop worrying about COVID-19? Not yet, experts say

ORLANDO, Fla. — Scientists have suggested that once vaccines and treatment for COVID-19 became widely available, a surge might not require more than the basic precautions practiced during flu season. With the development of vaccines, pre-exposure treatment such as Evushield and post-exposure treatment such as Paxlovid, it’s natural to ask…

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Mike Bianchi: UCF AD: ‘We’ve allowed education to be devalued in college sports’

ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF athletics director Terry Mohajir’s voice begins to rise.

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