Schools eye plans, calm parents after Conn. attack – The mass killing inside a Connecticut elementary school has educators across the country reviewing their security measures, reassuring parents and asking, “What if?” Tampa Bay Times via AP

Miami-Dade schools chief on Conn. school massacre: need ‘mental detection rather than metal detection’ – “Unfortunately, a random act of violence is extremely difficult to prevent if it’s conducted by a determined and unfortunately less than sane individual,” Carvalho said. “We need to rely more on mental detection rather than metal detection. Our hearts are breaking at this very moment.” Miami Herald

Man shot by police is expected to recover – The man shot by police Thursday is expected to survive, and the officer who shot him was justified in using deadly force, the Gainesville Police Department said Friday. Gainesville Sun

Downtown ice skating rink canceled – After multiple delays, and promises of free skating, the ice rink at Bo Diddley Community Plaza in downtown Gainesville has been canceled. City officials cite numerous technical problems, but cancellation was the decision of the private company hired to set up the rink. Gainesville Sun

Alachua County students rank among the state’s top scorers on AP exams – The Florida Department of Education released scores from Advanced Placement exams on Friday. Students in Alachua County placed near the top of the state. Gainesville Sun

EPA lawsuit against Miami-Dade says county ignoring Clean Water Act – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has filed an anticipated lawsuit against Miami-Dade, saying the county is not abiding by the federal Clean Water Act. Miami Herald

Fla. House Speaker apologies for behavior of unruly Republicans – House Speaker Will Weatherford has apologized for the behavior of some lawmakers at a retreat last month when several Republican members who had been drinking became unruly at a Disney World hotel. Miami Herald