Chief who led police during Pulse shooting elected sheriff
John Mina, the police chief who led the Orlando Police Department during the Pulse nightclub massacre elected sheriff of Orange County. He ran as an independent.
Florida
Here are the major ballot measures that passed in the 2018 midterms
Floridians restored voting rights to 1.5 million former convicts, enfranchising the largest population in U.S. history since women's suffrage
Florida ballot initiative giving former felons the right to vote passes
Florida voters have approved Amendment 4, which enfranchises 1.4 million former felons in the state
In plea to vote, Parkland dad posts picture of daughter's grave
"Do not let this become your reality," Fred Guttenberg tweeted
Teen killed mom, buried her in church fire pit after arguing over bad grade
Gregory Ramos was arrested after the body of 46-year-old Gail Cleavenger was found buried under a nearby church's fire pit
"Cotton-pickin'" controversy in Florida governor race
It's not the first time racially-tinged language has surfaced in the campaign between Ron DeSantis and Andrew Gillum
Passengers endure 3-day "journey from hell" from Orlando to London
For one family, a dream trip to Disney World turned into a real nightmare
Why do mass shooters choose the AR-15 style rifle?
Some of the worst massacres in recent memory have had something in common: the AR-15 style rifle. Scott Pelley reports on why the high-velocity rounds used in the gun makes it so deadly
Learning how to "Stop the Bleed"
Ballistics tests show how lethal a wound from an AR-15 style rifle can be. Now there's a campaign to teach civilians how to be first responders in mass shootings
America today: training kids to be first responders
"Stop the Bleed" is a campaign to teach civilians — including school-age kids — to come to the rescue of people injured in accidents and shootings
Trump says at Florida rally "when people are camping out on your front lawn, remember Gillum"
President Trump is in Florida for his second rally of the day to rally for Republican gubernatorial and Senate candidates
Yoga studio gunman had history of arrests, posted misogynistic rants online
Scott Paul Beierle had been arrested for battery and trespassing, years before killing two women
Gunman posed as customer before killing 2 women, injuring 5 others
Tallahassee police identified the shooter as 40-year-old Scott Paul Beierle
Firefighter and police officer don't let hurricane ruin their wedding day
It turns out even hurricanes are no match for the formidable force of nature we call love
Thousands without power after severe storms tear through Florida's Tampa area
Trees and wires went down, while roofs were ripped off homes. At least one tornado hit
Hurricane-ravaged community comes together for Halloween
The streets were lined with debris, but the kids didn't care – they just wanted candy
How Americans now prepare for shootings
Devastating wounds from weapons originally made for combat now used in mass shootings have first responders, doctors and even civilians learning battlefield first-aid. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT
Billboard in Boston featuring Parkland victim takes on gun laws in Florida
"If I had attended high school in Massachusetts instead of Parkland Florida, I would likely be alive today," the billboard reads
Trump accuses media of using "tragedy to sow anger and division"
President for the first time spoke about birthright citizenship, saying "we will end it" despite complicated legal issues
"Brennan wife and kids": Mail bomb suspect's internet searches revealed
Cesar Sayoc allegedly searched for his victims and their families
Health care remains top issue in Florida as voters go to the polls
More than 1.2 million Floridians have already cast their ballots, nearing early voting totals from 2014
In Florida, DeSantis slams Gillum over links to activist group
DeSantis is using Gillum's links to the group, Dream Defenders, to portray him as anti-police, anti-Israel and anti-American
Invasive species may spread with help from climate change
As seasonal cycles shift and ecosystems are thrown off balance, invasive species are expected to surge into new areas
Package bomb suspect is a Florida Trump supporter
Cesar Sayoc, 56, is accused of sending bombs to prominent Democrats and vocal opponents of President Trump
Killer cats: The invasive species in your backyard
Invasive species can be ruthless. Surprisingly, they can also be adorable
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Deadly Isaias weakens as it lashes Southeast with rain and flooding
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Putin relays Iran's position on deal to President Trump
Christa Pike released from hospital following botched execution, lawyers say
Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
Trump says Ukraine needs new president, blames Zelenskyy for diesel prices
Blanche, other DOJ appointees can take part in campaigns, memo says
Vehicle driven by ICE agents in Texas hits and injures man, sheriff says
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