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# florida - Wednesday 7 March, 2018
Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz formally charged with 17 counts of murder
17 people were shot dead at Stoneman Douglas High School on 14 February.
# florida - Wednesday 28 February, 2018
'I have a flame in me right now' - students return to Florida high school for first time since mass shooting that killed 17
A mass shooting perpetrated by former student Nikolas Cruz has left the student body of Marjory Douglas Stoneman High traumatised.
# florida - Monday 26 February, 2018
'I'm grateful to be here': Florida shooting survivor thanks people who saved her life
Maddy Wilford suffered multiple gunshots to the chest and abdomen, and had lost a lot of blood when emergency responders reached her.
# florida - Saturday 24 February, 2018
Companies distance themselves from the NRA after latest school shooting
The moves came as petitions circulated online targeting companies offering discounts to NRA members.
# florida - Friday 23 February, 2018
Woman sent tip to FBI last month that Florida shooting suspect 'is going to explode'
The woman described Cruz’s short temper and said he had the “mental capacity of a 12 to 14 year old”.
Florida killer yells 'murderers!' as he is put to death
Eric Scott Branch killed a 21-year-old in 1993.
# florida - Thursday 22 February, 2018
Here is what Trump's notes for meeting with shooting survivors said
Students have called on the US President to tighten gun controls.
'Pathetically weak': Father of Florida victim lays into Republican senator over gun control
Marco Rubio has been backed by the NRA and drew jeers from the audience for his responses last night.
# florida - Monday 19 February, 2018
Florida shooting suspect appears in court as his lawyers seek to avoid the death penalty
His lawyers have said he will plead guilty if prosecutors agree not to pursue the death penalty.
Florida students to march on Washington to 'shame' politicians into changing gun laws
“After what they saw, the worst things imaginable, they’re not going to just sit back and take it.”
# florida - Sunday 18 February, 2018
WATCH: Survivor 'calls BS' on Trump's response to mass shooting at Florida school
The US President has criticised the FBI for failing to heed signs which could have prevented the shooting.
# florida - Friday 16 February, 2018
'Died a hero', 'smiled all the time', 'brilliant and witty': The 17 victims of the Florida shooting
Tributes have been paid to each of the 17 victims of Wednesday’s mass shooting.
'It was maybe 30 minutes, but it felt like 3 hours': Irish family caught up in Florida attack
A classmate of Adelina Hurley’s was killed in the mass shooting.
FBI received tip off before Florida shooting but failed to stop teen from killing 17
Nikolas Cruz has admitted to shooting dead 17 people at his former school.
# florida - Thursday 15 February, 2018
For school gun massacre survivors, fear and grief takes hold
Survivors have described the moment they heard the first shots ring out.
Steve Kerr: 'It doesn't seem to matter to our government that children are being shot to death'
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has spoken out about the Florida shooting.
Trump promises to tackle mental health, as he condemns Florida shooting as act of 'evil'
Meanwhile, the leader of a white nationalist militia has said gunman Nikolas Cruz was a member of his group.
The weapon allegedly used in deadly Florida shooting is known as 'America's rifle'
The AR-15 is a ‘modern sporting rifle’ and versions of it are legal in all 50 states.
Kim Kardashian, Ellen DeGeneres and many other celebrities call for stricter gun control after yesterday's events in Florida
Dozens of celebrities, from Bette Midler to Tyra Banks are saying “Enough is enough.”
Former student (19) charged with premeditated murder after 17 killed in Florida school shooting
It is understood that both pupils and teachers at the school are among the dead.
Nikolas Cruz: 19-year-old suspected gunman was expelled from school
Police said Cruz had recently posted “very disturbing” messages on social media.
# florida - Thursday 11 January, 2018
Man 'happy to be alive' after bear attacked him while he was letting dog out of house
Andrew Meunier needed 41 stitches after the incident.
# florida - Wednesday 3 January, 2018
Snow hits Florida for first time in 29 years
The US National Weather Service warned that a major winter storm would bring heavy snow and ice.
# florida - Monday 25 December, 2017
Father and daughters among five dead in Florida plane crash
John Shannon, 70, and his adult daughters Olivia and Victoria died in the crash.
# florida - Wednesday 29 November, 2017
Suspected serial killer arrested after bringing murder weapon to his job at McDonald's
Howell Emanuel Donaldson is charged with four murders which spanned 51 days.
# florida - Monday 20 November, 2017
Dashcam catches moments before plane crashes onto main road in Florida
A second camera catches the moment the plane crashes down.
# florida - Friday 27 October, 2017
'Stay out of trouble' - contrite Tiger Woods pleads guilty to reckless driving, avoids jail
The former world number one golfer pleaded guilty to reckless driving earlier today.
# florida - Friday 20 October, 2017
Speech by white nationalist Richard Spencer drowned out by protesters
Hundreds of people protested with signs and anti-Nazi chants.
# florida - Saturday 7 October, 2017
US braces itself as state of emergency declared ahead of Hurricane Nate's arrival
Forecasters say the category 1 hurricane is expected to hit the Gulf Coast of the US by this evening.
# florida - Wednesday 13 September, 2017
Six dead at Florida nursing home left without power after Hurricane Irma
Florida Governor Rick Scott issued a statement saying he was “absolutely heartbroken” to learn of the deaths of the elderly retirees.
# florida - Tuesday 12 September, 2017
Pictures: Residents of Florida return home to survey wreckage from Hurricane Irma
Many buildings escaped major damage, according to a Key West resident.
# florida - Monday 11 September, 2017
Irma downgraded to tropical storm but 6.2 million Florida homes lose electricity
Hurricane Irma hit Florida with winds of up to 210 kilometres per hour last night.
# florida - Sunday 10 September, 2017
Hurricane latest: Irma downgraded to Category 3 hurricane, but forecasters say it remains 'powerful'
One person has died, bringing the total number killed across the Caribbean and the US to 23
# florida - Saturday 9 September, 2017
Hurricane Irma weakens to Category 3 as it heads for Florida
A total of 6.3 million people have been ordered to evacuate the southern US State.
# florida - Friday 8 September, 2017
Hurricane Irma leaves at least 15 dead as 500,000 people ordered to evacuate Florida
The death toll is expected to rise.
# florida - Wednesday 6 September, 2017
Hurricane Irma claims its first two lives - and TWO more massive storms are brewing over the Atlantic
Two people have died on the islands of St Barts and St Martin, with another two people seriously injured.
People urged to take shelter as the most powerful Atlantic storm in history starts to hit
Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba and possibly Florida will be hit by the hurricane.
# florida - Tuesday 5 September, 2017
Florida declares state of emergency as Hurricane Irma becomes a Category Five
The storm is also is expected to “cause life-threatening surf and rip current condition.”.
# florida - Friday 25 August, 2017
Man put to death using new lethal injection for racist murder
Mark Asay took 10 minutes to die.
# florida - Saturday 19 August, 2017
Six US police officers shot in one night
One police officer died from his injuries.
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Poll: Should Ireland vote against the Mercosur trade deal?
TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR has suggested that Ireland could vote against the Mercusor trade deal with South American countries unless Brazil takes steps to protect the Amazon rainforest.
His comments follow international concern over the fires, with figures showing the area has seen the highest number of blazes for any year since 2013.
A vote on the deal is at least two years and and would take place under the EU’s Qualified Majority Vote system, where a vote needs at least four council members representing over 35% of the EU population to be blocked.
The controversial deal, announced in June, could save European companies billions of Euro in trade duties every year and would open up new markets for exporters.
However, critics believe that it will lead to products with lower standards being imported into the EU, and that it may have a negative impact on the environment.
Irish beef farmers in particular say the deal could threaten their livelihoods, as it would open up European markets to some South American beef producers.
So today we’re asking: Should Ireland vote against the Mercosur trade deal?
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Simon Coveney: The backstop is overwhelmingly supported. This gets little recognition in the UK Brexit debate
By Simon Coveney - @simoncoveney
A hard Brexit, if the UK chooses one, will be ugly and difficult, says the Tánaiste.
'Collecting the school voluntary contribution is an unwanted and stressful obligation on principals'
By Joseph A Moynihan
As things stand, the contribution is needed to keep school doors open, writes Joseph A Moynihan.
Katy Hayward: Why we should take note of the unexpected in Boris Johnson's letter to Donald Tusk
By Katy Hayward - @hayward_katy
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