/tags/parkland parkland en-US WLRN 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 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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /government-politics/2023-03-14/house-panel-backs-lowering-age-to-buy-guns-in-florida House panel supports a bill would reverse part of a 2018 law that set the minimum age to buy a gun at 21 after the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-03-14/house-panel-backs-lowering-age-to-buy-guns-in-florida Jim Saunders /local-news/2023-03-07/florida-senators-back-proposal-that-would-eliminate-a-unanimous-jury-for-death-sentences The Florida Senate voted 6-2 to approve a state bill that would allow judges to sentence defendants to death based on the recommendations of only eight of the 12 jurors — --instead of requiring a unanimous vote. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 13:30:00 GMT /local-news/2023-03-07/florida-senators-back-proposal-that-would-eliminate-a-unanimous-jury-for-death-sentences Jim Saunders /local-news/2023-02-10/parkland-the-movements-for-change-that-came-out-of-tragedy Five years since the 2018 Parkland school shooting, many have decided to honor the lives that were lost due to this act of violence through non-profit organizations and passing legislation in the state and across the country. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT /local-news/2023-02-10/parkland-the-movements-for-change-that-came-out-of-tragedy Helen Acevedo /news/2022-11-02/parkland-shooter-formally-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-as-victims-families-wish-him-hell The gunman who carried out the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has been ordered to serve 34 consecutive life sentences. Family members of victims say they hope it's a fate worse than the death penalty. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 22:17:47 GMT /news/2022-11-02/parkland-shooter-formally-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-as-victims-families-wish-him-hell Kate Payne /news/2022-11-01/no-forgiveness-parkland-families-confront-confessed-gunman-in-court Updated: During a hearing at the Broward County Courthouse on Tuesday, victims of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School poured out their grief and anger — at the confessed gunman and the judicial system. Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:44:04 GMT /news/2022-11-01/no-forgiveness-parkland-families-confront-confessed-gunman-in-court Kate Payne