The bill, which was written since the shooting, balances "our individual rights with need for public safety," Gov. Rick Scott says

In the minutes after a gunman opened fire in a Florida high school, killing 17, frantic students and parents begin flooding 911 with calls

FORT WALTON BEACH — Vickie Warner signed up for her first class at the Center for Lifelong Learning three years ago."My friend told me about these classes she was taking and I thought it sounded like a great idea," she said. "Zumba was the first one I signed up for."Warner liked the dance fitness program so much she eventually became involved as a board member. She's now the upcoming president for the 2018-2019 semesters.For 25 years, CLL has provided an outlet [...]

President says he wants to be less reliant on his staff and plans to follow his own instincts

It may get worse: Forecasters tracked the possibility of yet another late-season snowstorm to run up the coast early next week

Birmingham police didn't identify the student in custody, but indicated detectives found evidence the shooting that killed a classmate was intentional

"I'm going to take the time and I'm going to read the bill and I'm going to talk to families," said Scott, a Republican.

Trump promised voters he would eliminate these revolving-door conflicts of interests

Measure would be most restrictive in US; attorney general said he expects a tough legal battle ahead

SANTA ROSA BEACH — A self-described "fearless redneck" is being recognized in the Congressional Record for his hurricane relief efforts.Christian Oakes also will be honored Monday in Pensacola by Rep. Matt Gaetz, who represents Northwest Florida in Congress. Gaetz will present Oakes with a plaque recognizing his work during last year's Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, and for his ongoing efforts in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria.Gaetz also [...]