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50 Dead in Terror Attack at Orlando Nightclub

06/12/2016

Orlando's mayor declared a state of emergency for the city in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. in at least 30 years

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06/12/2016

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Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Pills Emerge in Central Fla., Agents Say

04/06/2016

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The pill has been linked to fatal overdoses across the country.

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04/06/2016

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Realistic School Shooting Drills Prompt Concerns for Ill. Students

02/13/2020

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Critics say drill components like shooting teachers with rubber bullets and students playing dead in hallways may harm students' mental health.

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02/13/2020

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Cruise Line Sued for Delaying Care of Fla. Woman Who Had a Stroke

02/06/2019

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Due to Holland America Line's failure to call the Coast Guard for an air evacuation, Lila Kohn Gale suffered severe brain damage after waiting 15 hours for treatment.

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02/06/2019

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Attorney: Orlando Intends to Release More Pulse 9-1-1 Calls

09/20/2016

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The FBI initially told the city not to release any calls from the attack.

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09/20/2016

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Orlando Shooting Survivor Reunited With Strangers Who Helped Save His Life

06/20/2016

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One of the men filled one of the survivor's gunshot wounds with a knotted bandanna.

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06/20/2016

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As Orlando Mourns, Families Await Word on Victims

06/13/2016

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Distraught family members waited to hear about their loved ones as officials began identifying victims from Sunday's early-morning massacre in Orlando

Distraught family members waited...

06/13/2016

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