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Under SB 7026, teachers and coaches who aren’t exclusively in the classroom may undergo training to receive a school guardian certificate that would allow them to carry a concealed firearm on school campus.

Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz has been formally charged with 17 counts of first-degree murder, which could mean a death sentence if he's convicted.

Sidney Lanier Center, a center for elementary and secondary students with disabilities in northeast Gainesville, has expanded its traditional learning tactics to the outdoors.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) will host its first Muscle Walk in Gainesville after recent developments in university research.

Another package explosion kills a 17-year-old boy in Austin, Texas.

Blocks-N-Bricks, an event created by married couple Dawn and James Burrows, was held over the weekend in New Port Richey, attracting over a thousand people from the local Tampa area and beyond. The event featured Lego displays, vendors and building zones meant for all ages.

The Florida House and Senate ended the 2018 legislative session Sunday by passing a budget and a tax-cut package for the upcoming year. The session was largely dominated by the aftermath of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County, sparking debate about state gun laws and school safety. Here's a recap of the big issues.

Florida students are planning a school walkout to honor Parkland victims on Wednesday.

A Starke elementary school teacher has been suspended with pay from Southside Elementary School, 823 Stansbury St., following an investigation into allegations that she physically abused a 6-year-old student with a mental disability.

Needy families may now enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner at the St. Francis House, thanks to generosity of members of the community.