Sheriff: "Unbelievably catastrophic day"
Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel called the Florida school shooting on Wednesday an "unbelievably catastrophic day." Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
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Florida school shooting
What started out as an ordinary day at a south Florida high school ended in gunfire and death in Parkland, Florida - about 20 miles northwest of Fort Lauderdale at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School attended by about three thousand students. The Broward County sheriff reports multiple deaths. The exact number is not known yet. At least 14 victims were taken to the hospital and a suspect was taken into custody a few miles from the scene. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Sheriff: At least 17 dead at school
Suspect Nikolas Cruz, 19, is in custody after a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida that left at least 17 people dead. Broward County Sheriff Steve Israel gave an update on the investigation.
Florida shooting witness
Nick Hayman is a senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where 17 people were killed in a deadly shooting. Heyman knows the suspect, 19-year-old former student Nikolas Cruz. He spoke to us over the phone.
Florida suspect
The suspect in the deadly shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida, has been identified as 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz, a former student. Police took Cruz into custody and are beginning to look into his background. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
School shootings becoming more common
Wednesday’s attack in south Florida is the type of tragedy we have seen too many times before. So far in 2018, there have already been 18 school shootings. There were seven by February in 2017, and since 2013, the number of school shootings has steadily risen. Don Dahler reports.
Airboat deaths prompt regulation scrutiny
Florida lawmakers are taking a close look at the state's airboat industry following the death of a college graduate. They are considering legislation to tighten regulations for the popular tourist industry. A lawmaker backing the Florida House bill says there have been seven airboat-related deaths and 102 serious injuries in the last three years. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Cops: Killer causes I-95 chaos
A man killed a woman and drove the wrong way Wednesday on I-95 in Florida, causing multiple crashes before he was shot and killed by sheriff's deputies. Witnesses describe the chaotic scene to WPEC-TV's Paul Meuller.
I-95 chaos after killing
Police say a man shot a woman Wednesday in a Florida parking lot, took her in his car and drove the wrong way on I-95, causing three crashes before he was fatally shot by sheriff's deputies.
Elon Musk on successful Falcon Heavy launch
The SpaceX founder and CEO held a press conference hours after the Falcon Heavy successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center on Tuesday. Watch his remarks here.
What's next for SpaceX & space travel?
CBS News' space consultant Bill Harwood gives insight into the future of space travel after Tuesday's successful launch of the massive SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center.
Watch: SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, the world's most powerful rocket, thundered to life Tuesday and shot away from Florida on the power of 27 engines and nearly 5 million pounds of thrust, kicking off a spectacular maiden flight to send founder Elon Musk's cherry red Tesla Roadster on a "just for fun" journey beyond the orbit of Mars.
SpaceX to launch Tesla into space
SpaceX founder Elon Musk is planning to launch his Tesla Roadster into space Tuesday. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to chat about the Falcon Heavy launch -- which will feature the most powerful rocket since Saturn V, which last flew in 1973.
Cops: Man stalked Lana Del Rey
43-year-old Michael Shawn Hunt was arrested in Florida Friday on his way to a Lana Del Rey concert with a knife. A judge dropped an attempted kidnap charge but ordered Hunt held on stalking charges. Hunt spoke out in his own defense in court.
SpaceX preps for Falcon Heavy launch
A new SpaceX rocket blasting off on its long-awaited maiden flight this Tuesday -- the Falcon Heavy -- promises to put on a spectacular show as the world's most powerful booster climbs away from the Kennedy Space Center's historic pad 39A atop nearly 5 million pounds of thrust from 27 engines, nine in each of three core stages.
Nurse's flu rant goes viral
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"Zombie campaigns" still spend money
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SpaceX Falcon 9 launch
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Key issues for Trump's SOTU speech
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Sand tunnel collapse
A father of three was rushed to a north Florida hospital after a sand tunnel collapsed on top of him at a beach. Family members say he was buried for about 30 minutes before rescue crews were able to pull him out. Christy Turner of CBS affiliate WJAX-TV reports from St. Augustine, Florida.
Voters talk Trump, economy
Ahead of tonight's State of the Union, we wanted to get some voters' thoughts on President Trump's first year. "CBS This Morning" co-host John Dickerson spoke with five voters in Florida, a key battleground state. They range in age from 21 to 70 years old. Three voted for Mr. Trump in the 2016 election, and two voted for Hillary Clinton.
Air travel surges over Mother's Day weekend
With COVID-19 vaccinations rising and cases falling, travel is slowly getting back to pre-pandemic levels. But a fight is brewing in Florida - Norwegian Cruise Lines says it may pull its ships from the sunshine state after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's new law prevented them from requiring proof of vaccination. Errol Barnett reports.
Deadly flu outbreak
Two young mothers from Oregon and Indiana are among the latest victims of the season's deadly flu outbreak. Their families said they were healthy adults. The CDC says the number of states with high levels of flu activity jumped from nine on Dec. 16 to 32 on Jan. 13. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Boy dies of flu
The family of Dylan Winnick wants everyone to be aware that the flu can be deadly and that people should take precautions.
Cruise ship death
Authorities in the Bahamas are investigating the death of a woman who fell from the balcony of a Carnival Cruise ship. The ship is based out of Jacksonville, Florida. Kaitlyn Chana of CBS affiliate WJAX-TV reports from Jacksonville.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
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