Broward Co. sheriff says only 1 deputy was on scene during Florida school shooting

Broward Co. sheriff says only 1 deputy was on scene during Florida school shooting

PARKLAND, Fla. — The Florida sheriff whose department responded to this month's high school massacre defended his leadership Sunday while insisting that only one of his deputies was on the scene as the gunman killed 14 students and three staff members.Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel told CNN that investigators are looking into claims that three other deputies were on the scene but failed to enter the school when the chance to save lives still existed.

PARKLAND, Fla. — The Florida sheriff whose department responded to this month's high school massacre defended his leadership Sunday while insisting that only one of his deputies was on the scene as the gunman killed 14 students and three staff members.Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel told CNN that investigators are looking into claims that three other deputies were on the scene but failed to enter the school when the chance to save lives still existed.

Caller told FBI Florida shooting suspect 'going to explode'

Caller told FBI Florida shooting suspect 'going to explode'

WASHINGTON — A woman close to the man charged with killing 17 people at a Florida high school warned the FBI in chilling detail that he had a growing collection of guns and a temper so uncontrollable she worried about him "getting into a school and just shooting the place up."The Associated Press on Friday obtained a transcript of the Jan. 5 tip to the FBI's call center.

WASHINGTON — A woman close to the man charged with killing 17 people at a Florida high school warned the FBI in chilling detail that he had a growing collection of guns and a temper so uncontrollable she worried about him "getting into a school and just shooting the place up."The Associated Press on Friday obtained a transcript of the Jan. 5 tip to the FBI's call center.

Florida governor: Ban gun sales to those under 21 years old

Florida governor: Ban gun sales to those under 21 years old

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — As teachers returned Friday to a high school where a shooter killed 17 people, Florida's governor proposed banning the sale of firearms to anyone younger than 21.Gov.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — As teachers returned Friday to a high school where a shooter killed 17 people, Florida's governor proposed banning the sale of firearms to anyone younger than 21.Gov.

Milwaukee teachers' union pres. on armed teachers suggestion: 'Completely irrational, irresponsible'

Milwaukee teachers' union pres. on armed teachers suggestion: 'Completely irrational, irresponsible'

MILWAUKEE -- The president of the Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association on Wednesday, Feb. 21 said it is "completely irrational and irresponsible" to suggest teachers should be armed in the classroom to potentially thwart school shooters.

MILWAUKEE -- The president of the Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association on Wednesday, Feb. 21 said it is "completely irrational and irresponsible" to suggest teachers should be armed in the classroom to potentially thwart school shooters.

Deputy on duty at Florida school where 17 killed never went inside; has resigned

Deputy on duty at Florida school where 17 killed never went inside; has resigned

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida sheriff says the deputy who was on duty at a high school where 17 people were massacred waited outside the building for about four minutes without ever going in.Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel announced during a Thursday news conference that Deputy Scot Peterson resigned after being suspended without pay.Israel said he made the decision after reviewing video surveillance and interviewing witnesses, including the deputy himself.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida sheriff says the deputy who was on duty at a high school where 17 people were massacred waited outside the building for about four minutes without ever going in.Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel announced during a Thursday news conference that Deputy Scot Peterson resigned after being suspended without pay.Israel said he made the decision after reviewing video surveillance and interviewing witnesses, including the deputy himself.

Florida shooting survivors endure new assault -- from online trolls

Florida shooting survivors endure new assault -- from online trolls

One student was teased about being a "brown, bald lesbian." Another was the target of conspiracy theorists who claimed he was really an actor.

One student was teased about being a "brown, bald lesbian." Another was the target of conspiracy theorists who claimed he was really an actor.

Student taken into custody after report of threats at Oak Creek West Middle School

Student taken into custody after report of threats at Oak Creek West Middle School

OAK CREEK -- The principal of Oak Creek West Middle School on Wednesday, Feb. 21 issued a message to parents amid an investigation into "verbal threats" made by a student.

OAK CREEK -- The principal of Oak Creek West Middle School on Wednesday, Feb. 21 issued a message to parents amid an investigation into "verbal threats" made by a student.

'Fix it!' President Trump hosts students, parents affected by school shootings

'Fix it!' President Trump hosts students, parents affected by school shootings

WASHINGTON — Spilling out wrenching tales of lost lives and stolen security, students and parents appealed to President Donald Trump on Wednesday to set politics aside and protect America's school children from the scourge of gun violence.

WASHINGTON — Spilling out wrenching tales of lost lives and stolen security, students and parents appealed to President Donald Trump on Wednesday to set politics aside and protect America's school children from the scourge of gun violence.

MPS superintendent's message to parents: 'Doing everything possible to keep our students, staff safe'

MPS superintendent's message to parents: 'Doing everything possible to keep our students, staff safe'

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Darienne Driver on Wednesday, Feb. 21 issued a letter to MPS families, outlining the steps taken within the district to keep students safe.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Darienne Driver on Wednesday, Feb. 21 issued a letter to MPS families, outlining the steps taken within the district to keep students safe.

Students in Waukesha could be disciplined for attending March 14 walkout without parental permission

Students in Waukesha could be disciplined for attending March 14 walkout without parental permission

WAUKESHA -- The superintendent of the School District of Waukesha on Wednesday, Feb. 21 issued a clarification regarding the district's policy on students participating in walkouts, ahead of an event scheduled for March 14.

WAUKESHA -- The superintendent of the School District of Waukesha on Wednesday, Feb. 21 issued a clarification regarding the district's policy on students participating in walkouts, ahead of an event scheduled for March 14.

Trending YouTube video calls Florida school shooting survivor an 'actor' — That’s a lie

Trending YouTube video calls Florida school shooting survivor an 'actor' — That’s a lie

A top trending video on YouTube Wednesday suggested an outspoken survivor of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is an actor.Calls by student David Hogg for stricter gun laws in the days after last week's massacre have made him the subject of smear campaigns and demonstrably false conspiracy theories."I'm not a crisis actor," Hogg told CNN's Anderson Cooper on "AC360" Tuesday. "I'm someone who had to witness this and live through this and I continue to be having to do that."He added, "I'm not acting on anybody's behalf."The YouTube video, captioned "DAVID HOGG THE ACTOR," is of a local television report from Southern California in which a young surfer gets into an argument with a Redondo Beach lifeguard after the youth is criticized for placing his boogie board on top of a trash can.

A top trending video on YouTube Wednesday suggested an outspoken survivor of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is an actor.Calls by student David Hogg for stricter gun laws in the days after last week's massacre have made him the subject of smear campaigns and demonstrably false conspiracy theories."I'm not a crisis actor," Hogg told CNN's Anderson Cooper on "AC360" Tuesday. "I'm someone who had to witness this and live through this and I continue to be having to do that."He added, "I'm not acting on anybody's behalf."The YouTube video, captioned "DAVID HOGG THE ACTOR," is of a local television report from Southern California in which a young surfer gets into an argument with a Redondo Beach lifeguard after the youth is criticized for placing his boogie board on top of a trash can.

Pres. Trump says more must be done to protect children

Pres. Trump says more must be done to protect children

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was to hear in person Wednesday from students at the Florida high school that was struck by last week's shooting as he tries to show he is serious about tackling gun violence.The White House said students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School were expected for a "listening session," along with representatives of survivors from shootings at Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School and Colorado's Columbine High School.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was to hear in person Wednesday from students at the Florida high school that was struck by last week's shooting as he tries to show he is serious about tackling gun violence.The White House said students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School were expected for a "listening session," along with representatives of survivors from shootings at Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School and Colorado's Columbine High School.

Assembly OKs grants to pay for armed guards in Wisconsin schools, rejects universal background checks

Assembly OKs grants to pay for armed guards in Wisconsin schools, rejects universal background checks

MADISON — Wisconsin school districts would get state grants to pay for armed guards under a Republican plan approved Tuesday, Feb. 20 in the state Assembly.The Assembly voted to OK the plan, 71-24, hours after Republican Speaker Robin Vos said he didn't expect any gun bills to pass before the end of the legislative session.

MADISON — Wisconsin school districts would get state grants to pay for armed guards under a Republican plan approved Tuesday, Feb. 20 in the state Assembly.The Assembly voted to OK the plan, 71-24, hours after Republican Speaker Robin Vos said he didn't expect any gun bills to pass before the end of the legislative session.

Woman destroys her gun in wake of Florida school shooting

Woman destroys her gun in wake of Florida school shooting

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – A Connecticut woman says she destroyed her gun because she did not want to be associated with gun culture after the deadly shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.Amanda Meyer told WTIC hunting is a right of passage for her."It's a birthright.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – A Connecticut woman says she destroyed her gun because she did not want to be associated with gun culture after the deadly shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.Amanda Meyer told WTIC hunting is a right of passage for her."It's a birthright.