Hospital holds active shooter drill for Florida deputies, first responders
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office participated in an active shooter training exercise at a hospital on Wednesday to help prepare deputies and first responders should one happen here. Warning: This video features an active shooter drill held at Health First's Viera Hospital, including sounds of gunshots, people yelling, and law enforcement shouting commands. It is not real and was part of a training exercise.
Hospital holds active shooter drill for Florida deputies, first responders
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office participated in an active shooter training exercise at a hospital on Wednesday to help prepare deputies and first responders should one happen here. Warning: This video features an active shooter drill held at Health First's Viera Hospital, including sounds of gunshots, people yelling, and law enforcement shouting commands. It is not real and was part of a training exercise.
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Central Florida artist honors victims of violence and racial injustice
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Florida State University takes steps to address racial issues
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Florida sheriff says he will deputize gun owners if county gets overwhelmed by protesters
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'Splash Mountain' ride at Walt Disney World, Disneyland to be re-themed
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Publix worker quits after boss nixes "Black Lives Matter" face mask
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2 missing George Floyd protesters found murdered in Florida; suspect arrested without bond
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NASCAR driver Kyle Weatherman debuts 'Back the Blue' vehicle at Florida race
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Protests across Central Florida over the weekend remain peaceful
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