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TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – New details have been revealed in a timeline of events before and after last month’s fatal shooting at Florida State University. Phoenix Echner, 20, is considered a archer and faces two counts of first-degree murder and seven attempted murders. Officials said the updated timeline for the event began with Ichner reaching the FSU parking garage at 11:00am and entering and leaving the vehicle for about an hour. 11:56 AM -Ikner fires the first shot.11:57 AM -Ikner is seen running with a firearm towards the Student Union.11:58am – Multiple 911 calls begin. Ikner continues shooting, attacking multiple…

TALHASSEE – The group’s chairman wrote in a letter of resignation Wednesday, stolen and spent money without knowledge of the board, one of the nonprofits that received millions from the Hope Florida Foundation last year.James Holton, chairman of the St. Petersburg-based Save Or Society, said he had resigned from the board after consulting with his lawyers. He said the board was unaware that the executive director had accepted $5 million from the foundation. It is a nonprofit organization founded to support the Hope Florida program defended by Gov. Ron DeSantis and his wife. He said the board has given millions…

By Michael Lietke, Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The Internet is not the same without a similar button, a thumb icon that Facebook and other online services have transformed into digital catnip. Like it or not, the button served as a creative catalyst, dopamine delivery system, and emotional batter rum. It also became an international tourist attraction after plastering symbols on a giant sign that stood outside its Silicon Valley headquarters until Facebook was rebranded as a meta platform in 2021. The new book, Like: The Button that The World, delves into the complex narrative behind the symbols that…

Tampa Bay will be caught in a hot, feverish jaw this weekend and at the mercy of hot, damp breath for days.Temperatures are expected to reach the 90s in some areas of Tampa Bay on Friday, and are expected to continue to swell until next week. In addition to the high temperatures, the increased humidity can make some parts of the area feel hotter than the 100 degrees on the weekend and up until next week. Christianne Pearce, a meteorologist at Tampa Bay Office at National Weather Service, said the combination of atmospheric ingredients causes warm, dry air, pushing heat…

TALHASSEE – Two Congressional Democrats are asking federal healthcare agencies to investigate the DeSantis administration’s decision to divert $10 million from a settlement with Medicaid contractors to the state’s hopeful Florida charity.Tampa’s Cathy Caster and Orlando’s U.S. Rep. Kathy Caster writes that federal authorities should “examine whether the $10 million settlement system violates federal law” or implement federal rules and regulations.”Federal law requires that Medicaid proceeds be used for the benefit of law-approved health services and those whom Medicaid serve,” they wrote Thursday.The letter was sent to Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and…

Thousands of Central Florida residents suffering from medical debt have been given the “string gifts,” according to a national nonprofit that partnered with the county to allow a total of about $472.5 million.Over the past two weeks, more than 310,000 people have received notifications that their medical obligations have been cancelled, officials said.”For our family, the majority of commissioners in Orange County, Florida, represent hope (and) hope that they are truly listening to those most affected by poverty,” 57-year-old Amia Roy said in a textbook for the Orlando Sentinel.Her cancelled debt was modest, $200, but she said it was highly…

Florida officials have created and submitted a 37-page plan to the federal government that outlines one of the nation’s most aggressive policies to curb illegal immigration.The document, called the Immigration Enforcement Operations Plan, details how a nation can implement large-scale deportation and whether it serves as an example for other states around the country. Larry Keefe, executive director of the state Immigration Executive Committee, has another name in the Florida blueprint.”We can do more,” Keefe said Monday in Tampa. “We’re getting more capacity and more capacity.”The plan says that “is a roadmap for the key role that Florida can play…

Associated Press Technology Writer Matt O’Brien Like its creator, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Glock became obsessed with South African racial politics this week on social media, posting unsolicited claims about persecution of white people and “genocide.” His company Xai said Thursday night that “fraudulent changes” led to the chatbot’s unusual behavior. This means that the company did not say who or who – it made the change “instructed to provide a specific response on a political topic” that “violated Xai’s internal policies and core values.” A day ago, Grok continued to publicly post about “white genocide” in response to…

Tampa, Fla. (WFLA) – Friday, May 16th is your life jacket for national wear on work day. This precedes National Safeboat Week, which begins on Saturday, May 17th. There are many different types of life jackets, and certain types of water activities require a particular type. Make sure you know which type is right for you! A perfect fit is important and it is a requirement to have one vest on the boat for everyone on board. It is important to note that inflatable life jackets only count when worn. Type III is required if you are pulled behind a…

Attractions and Experience Developer Falcon’s Beyond Global has completed the purchase of Oceaneering Entertainment Systems, a designer of ride systems. Both companies are based in Orlando and have been operating for over 20 years. “We started the company almost at the same time. We opened the door to downtown Windermere over 25 years ago,” said Cecil D. Magpuri, CEO and co-founder of Falcon’s Beyond. The collaboration with the OES began within months, he said. “We had this opportunity to leverage our 25-year history of marine entertainment systems and our ability to create some of the deepest and most innovative attractions.…