Sheriff's office loses accreditation after Parkland shooting
By Associated Press | July 1, 2019The agency was criticized for its handling of fatal shootings
The agency was criticized for its handling of fatal shootings
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — More than 200 people were killed and hundreds more wounded in eight bomb blasts that rocked churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday — the deadliest violence the South Asian island country has seen since a bloody civil war ended a decade ago.
LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) — A young Florida woman who traveled to Colorado and bought a shotgun for what authorities feared would be a Columbine-inspired attack just days ahead of the 20th anniversary was found dead Wednesday in an apparent suicide after a nearly 24-hour manhunt.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Somali-born Ohio State University student plowed his car into a group of pedestrians on campus, exited the vehicle and began stabbing people with a butcher knife Monday until he was shot to death by an officer. Police said they are investigating whether it was a terrorist attack.
Shannon Gilroy scored twice and top-seeded Florida advanced to the second round of the NCAA women's lacrosse tournament with a 6-4 victory over Albany (N.Y.) on Saturday.
MIAMI (AP) - The Univision television network denied allegations Tuesday that it told Republican Sen. Marco Rubio it might not broadcast a story about a relative's decades-old drug conviction if he appeared on its news programs.
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) - The first thing you'll do upon entering Legoland Florida is walk up to the nearest oversized Lego model and touch it: Is it really made out of those little plastic bricks that are as much a part of American childhood as skinned knees and ice cream cones?
Senator Geraldine Thompson, addresses the State Board of Education about Florida's State Academic Standards and teaching African American studies to public schools students in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, July 19, 2023. The State Board of Education was meeting in Orlando to adopt a number of rules required by new state laws. (Willie J. Allen Jr./Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) is held back following the team's NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, in Salt Lake City. The Jazz won 117-114. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Pete Alonso leads all rookies with 34 home runs and 77 RBIs.
Pete Alonso leads all rookies with 34 home runs and 77 RBIs.
Pete Alonso, one of the few bright spots of this Mets season, looks down in frustration after striking out earlier this month.
Pete Alonso, one of the few bright spots of this Mets season, looks down in frustration after striking out earlier this month.
Head Coach Dan Mullen, of Florida, speaks during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 15, 2019, in Hoover, Ala.
Head Coach Dan Mullen, of Florida, speaks during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 15, 2019, in Hoover, Ala.
Quarterback Feleipe Franks (pictured), running back Lamical Perine and defensive end Jabari Zuniga were the three UF athletes to appear at the SEC Media Days on Monday alongside coach Dan Mullen.
Quarterback Feleipe Franks (pictured), running back Lamical Perine and defensive end Jabari Zuniga were the three UF athletes to appear at the SEC Media Days on Monday alongside coach Dan Mullen.