Uvalde shooting victims' families announce $2 million settlement with city
Family members of Uvalde school shooting victims also said they're filing lawsuits against dozens of Texas Department of Public Safety officers and Uvalde's school district.
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Family members of Uvalde school shooting victims also said they're filing lawsuits against dozens of Texas Department of Public Safety officers and Uvalde's school district.
Before the Columbine High School shooting, schools prepared for fires and natural disasters. After the 1999 massacre, states enacted lockdown and active shooter drills.
Assistant Chief of Police Homer Delgado will be named interim chief of police, Smith said.
In the report, much of the blame was placed on former police chief of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District, Pete Arredondo, who was terminated in the wake of the shooting.
The cities of Parkland and Uvalde have forged a special partnership out of tragedy
President Biden remembered the victims of the Uvalde shooting and called for Congress to impose more gun restrictions.
Those who've experienced mass violence say the state isn't doing enough to prevent future incidents, while law enforcement officials tell CBS News state law makes it easy for criminals to get guns.
Pete Arredondo was accused of making several critical mistakes during the May shooting that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
The report from Texas state lawmakers was sharply critical of law enforcement at all levels. Parents didn't hold back in addressing board members.
Texas lawmakers released a report that found "systematic failures and egregious poor decision making" contributed to the failures in the Uvalde shooting response.
Chief Pete Arredondo said he held back from the door for 40 minutes to avoid provoking gunfire and tried dozens of keys brought to him, but that, one-by-one, they failed.
CBS4's Joel Waldman spoke with retired Hallandale Beach Police Department Maj. Ed McGovern about CERA.
But it's also hard for some parents to cope through this tragedy. CBS4's Jacqueline Quynh shares how this tragedy may be worsening parents’ anxiety and how to deal with it.
But it's also hard for some parents to cope through this tragedy. CBS4's Jacqueline Quynh shares how this tragedy may be worsening parents’ anxiety and how to deal with it.
But it's also hard for some parents to cope through this tragedy. CBS4's Jacqueline Quynh shares how this tragedy may be worsening parents’ anxiety and how to deal with it.
CBS4's Joel Waldman spoke with Ed McGovern, a retired police major.
The FWC said a vessel with three people was traveling south when a "sudden turn" threw them all overboard.
The multimillion demand comes after the Miami Beach City Commission voted to remove a homeless-funding tax from the November ballot.
The agency did not say where the situation happened, but Gov. Ron DeSantis said it occurred in Florida, calling it "targeted discrimination."
Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey will return to Los Angeles when the Dolphins play the Rams.
Cam Ward and No. 4 Miami finally ran out of second-half comebacks as Haynes King led Georgia Tech to a 28-23 win over the previously unbeaten Hurricanes on Saturday, giving the Yellow Jackets their first win over a top-five team in 15 years.
The FWC said a vessel with three people was traveling south when a "sudden turn" threw them all overboard.
The multimillion demand comes after the Miami Beach City Commission voted to remove a homeless-funding tax from the November ballot.
The agency did not say where the situation happened, but Gov. Ron DeSantis said it occurred in Florida, calling it "targeted discrimination."
Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey will return to Los Angeles when the Dolphins play the Rams.
Cam Ward and No. 4 Miami finally ran out of second-half comebacks as Haynes King led Georgia Tech to a 28-23 win over the previously unbeaten Hurricanes on Saturday, giving the Yellow Jackets their first win over a top-five team in 15 years.
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.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden on Wednesday after Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the race for U.S. president.
Americans voted to protect abortion access in seven states, but support for those measures outpaced support for Kamala Harris, who made abortion rights central to her campaign.
President-elect Trump will take office with Republicans in control of the Senate, making confirmations easier.
As votes were tallied and it became clear that Trump was on his way to victory, the deluge of posts questioning the integrity of the election fell to a trickle.
An Iranian operative told investigators that he was tasked in September with assassinating Trump, according to court records unsealed Friday.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
Republican Rosanna Cordero-Stutz and Democrat James Reyes faced off for a debate as Miami-Dade's sheriff.
Jim DeFede spoke to women who were not allowed to have an abortion in Florida.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
More than half a million smart electric space heaters recalled after 113 reports of overheating, federal agency says.
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
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.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Actor Tony Todd's TV and movie credits spanned 40 years and included the 1992 horror film "Candyman" and its 2021 sequel.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a new request for bail on Friday, saying changed circumstances, along with new evidence, mean the hip-hop mogul should be allowed to prepare for a May trial from outside jail.
Chef John Kreidich brings his impressive culinary expertise to Oakland Park with the opening of Camille's.
Officials also said that Liam Payne died from a fall, and did not jump from the balcony of his hotel.
NASCAR issued $600,000 in fines and suspended nine team members from three different teams on Tuesday for alleged race manipulation at Martinsville Speedway.