Former classmate describes accused FSU shooter
A Lakeland native says he took classes with the suspected Florida State University (FSU) shooter in the fall of 2024. Ian Townsend said the suspect, 20-year-old Phoenix Iker, was unafraid to engage in political debates, but did not indicate violence. Ikner allegedly killed two and injured six during the mass shooting on Thursday near the school' Student Union. He was taken to the hospital after being shot by law enforcement.
A Lakeland native says he took classes with the suspected Florida State University (FSU) shooter in the fall of 2024. Ian Townsend said the suspect, 20-year-old Phoenix Iker, was unafraid to engage in political debates, but did not indicate violence. Ikner allegedly killed two and injured six during the mass shooting on Thursday near the school' Student Union. He was taken to the hospital after being shot by law enforcement.
FSU shooting victim played dead as gunman reloaded: Report
A graduate student that was injured in the Florida State University (FSU) shooting is recounting the distressing moments when she was shot on campus and then forced to play dead as the gunman reloaded.
A graduate student that was injured in the Florida State University (FSU) shooting is recounting the distressing moments when she was shot on campus and then forced to play dead as the gunman reloaded.
FSU shooting: Main campus to resume classes, business operations on Monday
Florida State University (FSU) has announced its main campus will resume normal classes and business operations on Monday following the deadly shooting that killed two and injured six. However, alternative options will be offered to students who may not yet feel ready to return to the classroom.
Florida State University (FSU) has announced its main campus will resume normal classes and business operations on Monday following the deadly shooting that killed two and injured six. However, alternative options will be offered to students who may not yet feel ready to return to the classroom.
Sailboat marooned on New Smyrna Beach
It's an odd site on the beach. A massive boat, seemingly stranded on New Smyrna Beach, nearly pushed up against someone's beachside house.
It's an odd site on the beach. A massive boat, seemingly stranded on New Smyrna Beach, nearly pushed up against someone's beachside house.
Orange County Public Schools preparing for budget cuts
Orange County Public Schools is preparing for the potential of state budget cuts next school year, potentially impacted by reduced enrollment. Here's how that could impact the district and where those budget cuts would have to be made.
Orange County Public Schools is preparing for the potential of state budget cuts next school year, potentially impacted by reduced enrollment. Here's how that could impact the district and where those budget cuts would have to be made.
FSU shooting suspect allegedly kidnapped by mom as kid
Phoenix Ikner, the 20-year-old suspect accused of killing 2 people and hurting 6 others in a shooting at Florida State University, was caught in a custody issue between his biological mother and father years ago. According to court records, Ikner's mom was accused of kidnapping him by violating a custody order and taking him to Norway. He was 11 at the time, records show. Months later, the boy's mom filed a lawsuit alleging slander against the boy's father and stepmom, records show.
Phoenix Ikner, the 20-year-old suspect accused of killing 2 people and hurting 6 others in a shooting at Florida State University, was caught in a custody issue between his biological mother and father years ago. According to court records, Ikner's mom was accused of kidnapping him by violating a custody order and taking him to Norway. He was 11 at the time, records show. Months later, the boy's mom filed a lawsuit alleging slander against the boy's father and stepmom, records show.
Shopify CEO says staffers need to prove jobs can't be done by AI
An email from the head of a major United States company is getting a lot of attention tonight. The Shopify CEO is asking employees to explain why they could not be replaced by AI. The email has left a lot of people wondering if their jobs are safe.
An email from the head of a major United States company is getting a lot of attention tonight. The Shopify CEO is asking employees to explain why they could not be replaced by AI. The email has left a lot of people wondering if their jobs are safe.
U.S. may walk away from Ukraine ceasefire, new Trump trade deals
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States is prepared to move on from peace negotiations if Ukraine and Russia cannot agree on a deal soon. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is predicting that new trade deals with Europe could come within the next month.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States is prepared to move on from peace negotiations if Ukraine and Russia cannot agree on a deal soon. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is predicting that new trade deals with Europe could come within the next month.
FSU shooting: Students mourn victims of deadly incident
Many students at Florida State University (FSU) are still trying to come to grips with Thursday's deadly shooting on campus. Classes have been canceled until Monday, but some students are still on campus and just attended a vigil for the victims. FOX 35's Marie Edinger shows us what happens next for the university and its students.
Many students at Florida State University (FSU) are still trying to come to grips with Thursday's deadly shooting on campus. Classes have been canceled until Monday, but some students are still on campus and just attended a vigil for the victims. FOX 35's Marie Edinger shows us what happens next for the university and its students.
FSU shooting vigil: 'A terrible act of violence'
Two people were killed, and six people were injured, in a mass shooting on Thursday at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee, Florida.
Two people were killed, and six people were injured, in a mass shooting on Thursday at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee, Florida.
Florida high school student help rescue boaters
Four people were pulled from the water after their boat capsized near the St. Lucie inlet off the coast of Florida. They are all believed to be victims of a smuggling operation. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay has more on the high school student who helped make the rescue.
Four people were pulled from the water after their boat capsized near the St. Lucie inlet off the coast of Florida. They are all believed to be victims of a smuggling operation. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay has more on the high school student who helped make the rescue.
FWC decorates sea turtle eggs for research
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is coloring sea turtle eggs. Researchers say the colored eggs are a way to collect data on hatchlings, with the goal being to figure out how to keep the babies alive.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is coloring sea turtle eggs. Researchers say the colored eggs are a way to collect data on hatchlings, with the goal being to figure out how to keep the babies alive.
Community stands with Florida teacher who lost job
Parents, teachers and students are rallying in support of a Florida teacher who is losing her job. Her teacher contract is not being resigned for never year, because she used a student's preferred name without their parent's permission which violated state law. A petition to get the Brevard County teacher's contract renewed has more than 10,000 signatures.
Parents, teachers and students are rallying in support of a Florida teacher who is losing her job. Her teacher contract is not being resigned for never year, because she used a student's preferred name without their parent's permission which violated state law. A petition to get the Brevard County teacher's contract renewed has more than 10,000 signatures.
'Like a war zone': Brevard County hospitals dealing with Rockledge closure
FOX 35's Esther Bower is investigating a health care crisis in Brevard County. Patients in the area say they are waiting hours in the emergency room because hospitals are overflowing. Earlier this month, the Rockledge Hospital shut down its emergency room, and the facility will fully close next week.
FOX 35's Esther Bower is investigating a health care crisis in Brevard County. Patients in the area say they are waiting hours in the emergency room because hospitals are overflowing. Earlier this month, the Rockledge Hospital shut down its emergency room, and the facility will fully close next week.
Florida murder suspect freed after more than 20 years in prison
A man who has been behind bars for 23 years is now free. He bonded out of jail after a judge overturned his murder conviction, and he will now get a new trial. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay talks about how the case came down to DNA evidence.
A man who has been behind bars for 23 years is now free. He bonded out of jail after a judge overturned his murder conviction, and he will now get a new trial. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay talks about how the case came down to DNA evidence.
FSU shooting: Terror in Tallahassee
Two people were killed, and six people were injured, in a mass shooting on Thursday at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee, Florida. The 20-year-old suspect, a student at FSU and the son of a Leon County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) deputy, was shot and taken into custody, officials said. As of Friday, only one of the two people killed has been identified: Robert Morales, who was an FSU dining coordinator and restaurant owner. The school announced Morales' death at the vigil hosted on Friday afternoon. The Tallahassee Police Department, the lead agency investigating the shooting and the deaths, has not yet released the names of those killed or hurt. However, the family of Morales has shared memorials online, and FSU President Richard D. McCullough confirmed the name of the man killed at the school's vigil on Friday.
Two people were killed, and six people were injured, in a mass shooting on Thursday at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee, Florida. The 20-year-old suspect, a student at FSU and the son of a Leon County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) deputy, was shot and taken into custody, officials said. As of Friday, only one of the two people killed has been identified: Robert Morales, who was an FSU dining coordinator and restaurant owner. The school announced Morales' death at the vigil hosted on Friday afternoon. The Tallahassee Police Department, the lead agency investigating the shooting and the deaths, has not yet released the names of those killed or hurt. However, the family of Morales has shared memorials online, and FSU President Richard D. McCullough confirmed the name of the man killed at the school's vigil on Friday.
FSU community vigil in wake of shooting: Full ceremony
The Florida State University (FSU) community gathered on Friday for a vigil to honor those killed and hurt in a shooting on campus the day before. Two people died and 6 people were hurt, officials said. Police identified the suspected shooter as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, a student at FSU and the son of a Leon County Sheriff's Office deputy.
The Florida State University (FSU) community gathered on Friday for a vigil to honor those killed and hurt in a shooting on campus the day before. Two people died and 6 people were hurt, officials said. Police identified the suspected shooter as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, a student at FSU and the son of a Leon County Sheriff's Office deputy.
FSU shooting victim remembered: Robert Morales
Florida State Universtiy Senior Vice President Kyle Clark remembered his colleague, Robert Morales, one of two people killed in a shooting at FSU. "Robert was passionate about many things: his family, Florida State University, the Miami Dolphins, and great food," he said. Robert worked alongside the chefs and employees at several of the eateries on campus, he said. "He didn't just do the job; he lived the job."
Florida State Universtiy Senior Vice President Kyle Clark remembered his colleague, Robert Morales, one of two people killed in a shooting at FSU. "Robert was passionate about many things: his family, Florida State University, the Miami Dolphins, and great food," he said. Robert worked alongside the chefs and employees at several of the eateries on campus, he said. "He didn't just do the job; he lived the job."
FSU shooting: School president speaks at vigil to honor victims
Florida State University (FSU) hosted a vigil on Friday afternoon to honor the victims after authorities said a gunman opened fire on campus on Thursday, killing two people and injuring six others. The suspected shooter, identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, an FSU student and the son of a Florida school resource deputy, was shot by law enforcement and transported to a hospital for treatment, officials confirmed. All classes at FSU have been canceled in the wake of the shooting and all FSU athletic events in Tallahassee have been canceled through Sunday. FSU President Richard McCullough was the first to speak at the event.
Florida State University (FSU) hosted a vigil on Friday afternoon to honor the victims after authorities said a gunman opened fire on campus on Thursday, killing two people and injuring six others. The suspected shooter, identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, an FSU student and the son of a Florida school resource deputy, was shot by law enforcement and transported to a hospital for treatment, officials confirmed. All classes at FSU have been canceled in the wake of the shooting and all FSU athletic events in Tallahassee have been canceled through Sunday. FSU President Richard McCullough was the first to speak at the event.
FSU shooting: Here's what we know about the victims; 2 killed, 6 hurt - Live updates
Two people were killed, and six people were injured, in a mass shooting on Thursday at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee, Florida. Here's everything we know so far about the victims of the shooting.
Two people were killed, and six people were injured, in a mass shooting on Thursday at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee, Florida. Here's everything we know so far about the victims of the shooting.