Nikolas Cruz defense focused on his mother's heavy drinking during pregnancy during closing argument
Nicole Lauren reports lead attorney Melisa McNeill said the drinking left him with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
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Nicole Lauren reports lead attorney Melisa McNeill said the drinking left him with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Nicole Lauren reports during his closing argument, prosecutor Mike Satz spoke about Nikolas Cruz's methodical planning of the massacre.
CBS4's Gabby Arzola reports how the closing arguments concluded, and how the jury plans to decide Nikolas Cruz's fate Wednesday.
CBS4's Joan Murray reports on how the jury had their final closing arguments for the Nikolas Cruz sentencing trial Tuesday.
Maria Schneider speaks on the closing arguments of the Nikolas Cruz trial.
CBS4's Ted Scouten reports on how closing arguments wrapped up Tuesday and will begin deliberations Wednesday.
Nikolas Cruz opened fire on students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.
CBS4's Joe Gorchow reports on how the penalty phase for convicted Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz is nearing an end.
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The prosecution has rested in the sentencing trial of Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz.
After three days of rebuttal testimony, prosecutors have rested their case in the Parkland shooter's sentencing trial.
Prosecutors spent several hours Tuesday trying to prove Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz purposely did poorly on tests administered to see if he suffers from fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, the primary reason his attorneys say he murdered 17 people four years ago.
The sentencing trial for Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz continued Tuesday.
Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz told a prosecution psychiatrist he began contemplating a mass murder during middle school, doing extensive research on earlier killers to learn their methods and mistakes to shape his own plans, video played at his penalty trial showed Monday.
Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz told a prosecution psychiatrist he began contemplating a mass murder during middle school, doing extensive research on earlier killers to learn their methods and mistakes to shape his own plans, video played at his penalty trial showed Monday.
Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz told a prosecution psychiatrist he began contemplating a mass murder during middle school, doing extensive research on earlier killers to learn their methods and mistakes to shape his own plans, video played at his penalty trial showed Monday.
Prosecutors in the penalty trial of Parkland school shooter began their rebuttal case Tuesday.
Prosecutors in the penalty trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz began their rebuttal of the defense case Tuesday by questioning whether his birth mother drank as heavily during pregnancy as some witnesses portrayed.
The judge overseeing the trial of Nikolas Cruz on Monday rejected a request to step down from the case after defense lawyers sought her removal last week.
Broward sheriff's investigators said surveillance videos linked him to the acts
Attorneys for Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz filed a motion Friday demanding the removal of Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer from the case.
Attorneys for Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz filed a motion Friday demanding the removal of Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer from the case.
Maria Schneider, a former assistant state prosecutor in Broward County, gives her legal analysis of a testy back and forth Wednesday between the Parkland sentencing judge and the lead defense attorney.
Maria Schneider, a former assistant state prosecutor in Broward County, gives her legal analysis of a testy back and forth Wednesday between the Parkland sentencing judge and the lead defense attorney.
Things got heated in the Parkland shooter trial Wednesday after the defense put on a fraction of the witnesses expected to testify, then rested its case.
President Biden will be giving a eulogy at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral.
Police said early Thursday morning they received a call about a fire near a commercial structure.
The crash happened in the northbound lanes, just east of NW 57 Avenue/Red Road.
Sam Reinhart and Eetu Luostarinen each had a goal for the reigning Stanley Cup champions.
Early Thursday morning saw temps in the mid to upper 40s.
President Biden will be giving a eulogy at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral.
Police said early Thursday morning they received a call about a fire near a commercial structure.
The crash happened in the northbound lanes, just east of NW 57 Avenue/Red Road.
Sam Reinhart and Eetu Luostarinen each had a goal for the reigning Stanley Cup champions.
Early Thursday morning saw temps in the mid to upper 40s.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
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President Biden will be giving a eulogy at former President Jimmy Carter's funeral.
Mexico's president sarcastically said that the U.S. should be called "Mexican America" after Trump's vow to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America."
The Justice Department told a federal appeals court that the portion of special counsel Jack Smith's report on his investigation involving the 2020 election should be released to the public.
Trump's lawyers argued that the justices should step in and pause his sentencing "to prevent grave injustice and harm to the institution of the presidency."
DeSantis said he will appoint a Senate seat replacement around Inauguration Day.
Lauren Pastrana, in for Jim DeFede, gives a brief roundup of new Florida laws and how they may affect you.
Lauren Pastrana, in for Jim DeFede, talks with psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober about the science behind age restrictions for social media.
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Jim talks with Rep. Anna Eskamani about how state Democrats may need to pivot to local races to gain any momentum in Florida.
Jim talks to Congressman Chip LaMarca about condo assessments in South Florida.
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A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
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