Active shooter at Florida State University
An active shooter has been reported at Florida State University in the area of the school's student union, the school said in an alert. CBS News' Anna Schecter has an early report.
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Helene sends trees tumbling into homes
Portions of Florida and Georgia are underwater after Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane Thursday night. The storm quickly weakened, but not before causing major flooding and widespread power outages. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has the latest from Tallahassee, Florida.
Floridians assess damage from Helene
Over 1 million customers are without power in Florida after Hurricane Helene tore through the state. The now tropical storm barreled into Florida's Gulf Coast, delivering powerful storm surge spanning hundreds of miles, from Fort Myers to the Panhandle.
Hurricane Helene could pound Tallahassee
If Hurricane Helene becomes a Category 3 storm, it could be the first of that magnitude to slam Tallahassee, Florida, which appears to be in the storm's path. Vincent Long, the Leon County administrator, joins CBS News with more on Helene's impact.
Tallahassee prepares for Helene
Tropical Storm Helene is headed toward Florida, which is mostly under a state of emergency in anticipation of a potential hurricane. CBS News' Jason Allen reports, and Tallahassee Mayor John E. Dailey has more on preparations.
Mother a driving force in seeking justice for missing son
A father goes hunting in a Florida lake and vanishes. Many thought he was eaten by alligators, but not his mother -- 17 years later, stunning courtroom revelations
Woman killed during severe storm in Florida
The Leon County Sheriff's Office in Florida says one woman was killed during a severe storm system in Tallahassee on Friday. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides has more from the Sunshine State.
Storms slam the South
Flash flooding warnings in Tallahassee, Florida, and other parts of the South persist as Louisiana officials survey tornado damage in Slidell. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has the latest on the severe weather.
Greyhound bus crash in Alabama leaves at least 1 dead, several hurt
A Tennessee-bound Greyhound bus crashed into a car, killing its 23-year-old driver, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said.
Florida dentist gets life in prison in death of his ex-brother-in-law, a prominent professor
Charlie Adelson, 47, was found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy and solicitation in the murder of Dan Markel
Satellite images show Hurricane Idalia's massive flooding in Florida
Before-and-after pictures show the extent of flooding caused by Hurricane Idalia after it made landfall.
Leon County, Florida, official talks Idalia
Officials and residents of Leon County, which includes Florida's capital Tallahassee, spent the past few days preparing for Idalia's expected storm surge and damaging winds. Leon County Administrator Vincent Long joined CBS News to talk about the situation there.
Tallahassee mayor on Hurricane Idalia
Tallahassee, Florida, Mayor John E. Dailey spoke with CBS News about the area Hurricane Idalia is impacting and preparations his team has made for the storm.
Idalia makes landfall | Special Report
Hurricane Idalia has made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 3 storm. Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson anchored CBS News' special report.
Harris rallies against GOP push to roll back abortion rights
"Can we truly be free if families cannot make intimate decisions about the course of their own lives?" Harris said in a fiery speech before a crowd of 1,500 people in Florida.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' law barring "woke" education blocked by judge
A federal judge in Florida has blocked a law pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that restricts certain race-based conversations and analysis in colleges.
Inside Florida's gubernatorial race
CBSN's Elaine Quijano sits down with the two candidates running for governor of Florida: former Congressman Ron DeSantis and Mayor of Tallahassee Andrew Gillum. She asks where each candidate stands on issues like immigration, taxes and President Trump.
Florida House passes gun legislation
The Florida House passed gun legislation Wednesday, three weeks after the Parkland school shooting that killed 17. The bill now goes to Gov. Rick Scott for his signature, just before the legislative session is scheduled to end Friday.
Parkland student activists
Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school in Parkland, Florida held a rally at the state capitol Wednesday, one week after 17 people died during a deadly shooting at their school. The students also met with state lawmakers to ask for stricter gun laws, such as banning assault weapons. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz joins CBSN to discuss the students' message and the lawmakers' responses.
Volunteers help Parkland student activists
Volunteers in Tallahassee are preparing care packages for students traveling to the capital from Parkland, Florida, to speak to lawmakers about gun legislation.
Irma approaches Tallahassee
Hurricane Irma's eye will be close to Tallahassee, Florida's capital, by Monday afternoon. Tallahassee is 200 feet above sea level so storm surge is not a much a concern here, but the real problem will most likely be the powerful winds. Don Dahler reports.
WATCH: Police officer shoots stun gun at woman as she walks away
In cell phone video shot by a witness, a police officer in Tallahassee, Fla. can be seen shooting a Taser into a woman as her back was towards him. The officer was paced on administrative leave early Wednesday.
Fired COVID data scientist charged
Rebekah Jones, Florida's former state COVID-19 data scientist, turned herself in to police after a warrant was issued for her arrest alleging illegal use of the state's computer system. She previously accused top officials of manipulating data to downplay the state's coronavirus outbreak. CBSN's Tanya Rivero reports.
Black Lives Matter protester and 2nd woman found dead in Florida
Police said they've taken a 49-year-old man into custody.
2 killed in Florida yoga studio shooting
Two people are dead and five others are injured after a gunman opened fire at a yoga studio in Tallahassee, Florida. Authorities say the suspect died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Kenneth Craig reports.
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