A look at the Alek Minassian, who has been charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 of attempted murder:

PANAMA CITY BEACH — Officials have proposed extending the March alcohol ban into late April next year, saying some “rowdy” groups have decided to pack the beach at the end of the ban. Mayor Mike Thomas said he’s driven around the Beach and noticed more crowds of people who visited toward the beginning of April. “There was a lot of congregating of groups. I had a lot of families say they felt uncomfortable. As soon as March was over, groups [...]

Feds launch nationwide crackdown on Juul brand after complaints from parents, politicians and schools

Faulty classroom design and failures in the 911 systems contributed to the chaos and deaths, a commission investigating the shooting is told

CHICAGO — A Chicago masseuse is suing Marvel Comic's Stan Lee, accusing him of inappropriate behavior during two massages in 2017.Maria Carballo filed the lawsuit Monday seeking more than $50,000 in punitive damages and attorney fees from the 95-year-old comic book writer.The Chicago Tribune reports that Lee's attorney, Jonathan Freund, called the lawsuit "a shakedown" and says Lee denies the allegations.Carballo also filed a complaint with Chicago police, who are [...]

FORT WALTON BEACH — Following an EF-1 tornado that carved a path from Okaloosa Island through Ocean City on Sunday afternoon, public officials in Okaloosa County are doubling down on the importance of smartphone emergency alert systems.In the event of an emergency, electronic alerts sent to people's smartphones are the only way to notify them about impending severe weather. With the exception of Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field, there are no tornado sirens in Okaloosa [...]

Florida’s medical-marijuana patient database has hit the 100,000 mark, according to a weekly update issued by the state Department of Health’s Office of Medical Marijuana Use.Marijuana supporters celebrated the number, revealed on April 20, which is also known as “weed day” throughout the nation.As of Friday, 100,576 Florida patients had registered with the office, an increase of more than 2,500 in the past week. Only 75,208 of the registered [...]