Despite record graduation numbers, the campus is still grappling with the aftermath of a tragic mass shooting on April 17 that claimed two lives and left six others injured.

Attorneys for the family of one of the two men killed during the mass shooting at Florida State University will speak at a news conference on Wednesday morning outside the student union.

Laurel Day was one of hundreds of students who survived and witnessed the shooting that killed two people and injured six others on campus, near the student union.

The Florida State University president announced that the student center will be reopened on Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. for a period of reflection.

For students at Florida State University, the sounds of last Thursday’s shooting still echo in their minds.

Florida students who were traumatized by the 2018 Parkland school shooting — and last week’s deadly shooting at Florida State University — are urging lawmakers in the Republican-controlled statehouse not to roll back gun restrictions they passed in the wake of the killing at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) said that five injured victims from the Florida State University shooting were discharged and one remains there in good condition.

Student survivors of last week’s deadly shooting at Florida State University are urging legislators to block an effort to reverse a law passed in the wake of the 2018 Parkland shooting that raised the state’s gun-buying age from 18 to 21.

Students who experienced a shooting at both Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018 and Florida State University days ago have sent a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis demanding he reject a law that would lower the firearm purchase age back to 18 years old.

Days after a mass shooting at nearby Florida State University, the state Senate appears poised to scuttle a controversial proposal that would allow people under age 21 to buy rifles and other long guns.

Two Florida State University students have started an online petition calling for the school to install locks on all classroom doors.

Former federal prosecutor and current defense attorney Curtis Fallgatter joined News4Jax anchor Bruce Hamilton to discuss potential charges against Phoenix Ikner as stories emerge about a darker side of the 20-year-old.

Classes will resume at Florida State University on Monday, four days after a deadly shooting on campus left two people dead and six others injured.

Classes will resume at Florida State University on Monday, four days after a deadly shooting on campus left two people dead and six others injured.

As students and staff at Florida State University were locked down and hiding during a deadly shooting, thousands of family members and friends took to social media to piece together what was happening. The flood of information led to numerous rumors circulating, some of which turned out to be false.

A Florida State University student said she isn’t sure if she’s ready to go back to classes on Monday, just days after the mass shooting that killed two and injured others.

After a deadly shooting at Florida State University, questions are emerging about how the stepson of a beloved sheriff’s deputy tasked with school safety at a middle school became the accused gunman.

As the victims of the recent shooting at Florida State University continue to recover, the impact of the tragedy resonates deeply with students at the University of North Florida.

A few of the people who were at Florida State University for a deadly shooting were also traumatized by the Parkland massacre seven years ago.

Two people were killed and six others were injured when a gunman opened fire at Florida State University.

An FSU food service employee was one of the two people killed Thursday in a mass shooting on campus, their employer confirmed to News4JAX on Friday.

Florida State University students lined up outside the student union building to collect the items they left during Thursday’s mass shooting.

The Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) medical staff on Friday morning is set to give an update on the conditions of those who were injured in a mass shooting on the campus of Florida State University.

The Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) medical staff on Friday afternoon said that all six of the patients treated following a mass shooting on the campus of Florida State University (FSU) are expected to make a full recovery.

The shooting at Florida State University that left two people dead and six others injured on Thursday has reignited concerns and even panic over safety on college campuses across the nation.

Florida State University officials said they will hold a vigil Friday evening for the victims of an on-campus shooting that killed two people and injured six others on Thursday.

An active shooter was reported on the campus of Florida State University (FSU) on Thursday afternoon, according to the school’s alert system.

Police say the shooting at Florida State University that left two dead and wounded six others lasted less than five minutes.

According to a surgeon at Tallahassee Memorial Health, the six people who were injured when a gunman opened fire on the campus of Florida State University are in “fair” condition.

After the tragic shooting event that unfolded on Florida State University’s campus, students who attend Downtown Community Church turned to prayer as the answer for a day filled with sorrow.

Josh Gallagher, a Parkland shooting survivor and FSU graduate student, posted on his X account that he was in the school’s library when he heard the active shooter alarm.

Grieving Florida State University students poured out their condolences for the victims of a deadly shooting that brought tragedy to their campus on Thursday.

Jamahl Mosley had things to say after the Orlando Magic finished practice on Thursday.

A Florida State University student organization will hold a vigil to mourn those affected by the shooting that left two dead and six others injured.

Florida State has canceled all home athletic events through the weekend after an on-campus shooting Thursday left two dead and at least six others injured.

An active shooter incident occurred at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday, and unfortunately, it’s not the first time a shooting has occurred on the university’s campus.

Reactions to the shooting that left multiple people injured on Florida State University’s campus are pouring in from Jacksonville officials.

Students at Florida State University shared their perspectives live with News4JAX on Thursday as we covered the developing story of the active shooter at the Student Union on campus.

Police say a man believed to be a Florida State University student opened fire on campus, killing two people and wounding at least six others before he was shot and wounded by responding officers.

Florida officials are posting to social media with their reactions to the active shooter incident that took place at Florida State University on Thursday.

Videos showing a chaotic scene at Florida State University began circulating on social media Thursday afternoon following reports of an active shooter on campus.

Investigators say the 20-year-old son of a sheriff’s deputy opened fire at Florida State University with his mother’s former service weapon, killing two men and wounding at least six others.

An active shooter was reported on the campus of Florida State University (FSU) on Thursday afternoon, according to the school’s alert system.

Former Heisman Trophy winner and first-round NBA draft pick Charlie Ward is set to become Florida A&M’s men’s basketball coach, according to ESPN.

High school athletes could first sign letters of intent with college programs last month. That picks up again this week when more local athletes put pen to paper and make their choices official.

On this episode, we're joined by not only one of the greatest wrestlers of all time but also one of the greatest college football players ever: Ron Simmons. The FSU legend and first Black world champion in WCW in the early 90s is here to discuss his legendary career. He offers his opinions from FSU being left out of last year's college football playoffs to the scary toughness of Mark Henry to an agreement he had with Van Vader to literally beat on each other in the ring.

Former Florida State University and NFL player James Coleman has a unique way of celebrating his birthday: by giving back to several communities, including Jacksonville.

More than 15 million people from Texas to Florida are under threat of severe storms and the potential for more tornadoes.

As pro-Palestine protests continue on college campuses across the country, Friday is graduation day in Florida for students at the University of Florida, Florida State University and the University of North Florida.

The 10th annual River City Dancing with the Stars competition is scheduled for Saturday, April 13th, and all of the dancers are ready to leave it all of the ballroom floor... for a great cause!

The 10th annual River City Dancing with the Stars competition is scheduled for Saturday and all of the dancers are ready to leave it all on the ballroom floor... for a great cause!

The 100 Black Men of Jacksonville (J100) will host their 2024 Infinite Scholars Scholarship Fair on Saturday at the Jessie Ball DuPont Center from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., according to a release.

In a step toward a potential lawsuit, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Tuesday demanded wide-ranging information from the College Football Playoff Selection Committee about Florida State University’s exclusion from the upcoming four-team playoff.

The perceived snub caught the attention of several Florida politicians, including Senator Rick Scott.

Every September, Florida State University wide receivers coach Ron Dugans uses the month to raise awareness and remind people not to drive drowsy after his 8-year-old daughter was killed by someone who fell asleep at the wheel.

The Florida State football team is preparing for the season with a two-day practice at the University of North Florida.

Three monuments erected in Chicago and Mississippi to honor the teen who was murdered in 1955

Due to weather concerns, the baseball game between the University of Florida and Florida State University at 121 Financial Ballpark in Jacksonville scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed, officials announced.

The Fresh from Florida baseball game makes its return this year, Gator Bowl Sports announced Monday.

Wednesday kicks off the national signing day period for high school athletes across the country. News4JAX is publishing the names and schools of those athletes who have been submitted by their schools.

The University of Florida was ranked one of the top five public universities in the nation for the second year in a row, according to the annual rankings released Monday by U.S. News & World Report.

Florida State is on the search for a new baseball coach after parting ways with Mike Martin Jr., ending a lengthy run of a Martin leading the Seminoles.

The University of Florida is among the top five public universities in the nation, according to the annual rankings released Monday by U.S. News & World Report.

Florida State University is getting a new president with Richard McCullough replacing the retiring John Thrasher.

The legendary Florida State University football coach died last weekend after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

The legendary Florida State University football coach died last weekend after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Arrangement and services were announced Sunday afternoon for longtime Florida State coach Bobby Bowden.

There are going to be more students coming to Florida State University for the first time than ever in the school’s history.

The governing board of the Florida’s university system has confirmed Richard McCullough as the 16th president of Florida State University.

Preparing for changes approved by lawmakers, the state university system’s Board of Governors on Wednesday adopted regulations about athlete compensation and student disciplinary proceedings.

This is your chance to express what you like about the cone of uncertainty shown by The Weather Authority when tropical cyclones are in the tropics.

Florida State University is asking a judge to reject a potential class-action lawsuit that seeks to recoup money for students who were forced to learn online because of the COVID-19 pandemic

A former Florida State University student Senate president has settled with the university after he was ousted from his roll in student government for expressing religious objections to the ACLU and the Black Lives Matter organization.

The Florida State University Board of Trustees on Monday selected Harvard University Vice Provost for Research Richard McCullough to succeed retiring FSU President John Thrasher.

The Florida State University Board of Trustees rejected an effort to derail the search for a new university president.

Florida State University has narrowed down its presidential candidates to three candidates. Notably, Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran isn’t one of those, after the university’s accreditation was threatened over his candidacy. But some are now calling for the search to be halted.

Florida State University’s hunt for a new president has been narrowed to three outside candidates who are currently top administrators at their current schools.

As Florida State University seeks a successor to retiring President John Thrasher, a committee Friday started interviewing nine finalists for the job --- as questions swirled about a potential conflict of interest for one high-profile candidate and as a student campaign emerged for another.

Climate model projections indicate rapid weather variability in autumn will continue to strengthen in some regions of northern mid-latitudes in a warming climate, implying that the risk of an influenza epidemic may increase 20% to 50% in some highly populated regions in the later 21st Century.

In another indicator of the push to restore pre-pandemic higher education norms, FSU and the University of Florida will hold in-person graduation ceremonies for spring-semester graduates. Both institutions have announced a series of upcoming reduced-capacity commencements that will mark the universities’ first in-person graduation ceremonies since December 2019. The “condensed” graduation programs will make social distancing possible, university officials said in a press release issued Thursday. As with the plan to reintroduce in-person instruction, FSU is leaving open the possibility that the face-to-face graduation ceremonies could change. “There will be no processional, nor recessional, no platform party, and college deans will not be shaking hands with students,” the university wrote in a news release outlining changes from previous in-person graduation ceremonies.

Wednesday was the first official day of the early signing period for high school athletes in all sports but football. ClayMorgan Kendrick, softball, Florida State University. St. Johns Country Day baseball players, from left to right, Connor Moore, James Oman, Luke Shannahan and Jace Thomas during signing day on Wednesday. (St. Johns Country Day School)Trinity ChristianReagan Griffs, softball, Jacksonville University; Amaya Ross, softball, Florida State University; MacKenzie Marell, softball, Charlotte; Morgan McMillian, softball, Jacksonville University. Welcome to the Florida State Softball Family, Amaya!#OneTribe pic.twitter.com/JzOxnDbUHH — Florida State Softball 🥎 (@FSU_Softball) November 11, 2020Ware CountyCaleb Stewart, baseball, Georgia State.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – After testing positive for COVID-19 this month, Florida State University President John Thrasher and his wife, Jean, have been cleared by the state Department of Health. “I am happy to share that Jean and I were cleared Friday by the Florida DOH after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this month, and we are resuming many of our regular activities,” the university president posted Monday on Twitter. “We are feeling good and appreciate all the prayers and well wishes!”The university announced Oct. 6 that the Thrashers had tested positive. At the time, John Thrasher, 76, said he was working at home while the couple isolated.

The News Service of Florida contributed to this reportTALLAHASEE, Fla. – Florida State University President John Thrasher and his wife, Jean, have both tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to a statement Tuesday from FSU. The statement from the university said the president learned of his positive result at 3:45 p.m. after taking a test earlier in the day. It said members of President Thrasher’s staff were tested Tuesday and received negative test results. From Aug. 2 through Saturday, Florida State had 1,500 students and 32 employees test positive for COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus, according to statistics posted on the university website. From Sept. 27 through Saturday, the most recent weekly data available, 52 students and one employee tested positive --- with a positivity rate of 2.02 percent of the overall number of people tested.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As coronavirus cases spike among Florida State University students, the school has decided to cancel spring break next year. In a message to students, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Sally McRorie announced changes to the school’s calendar which included doing away with spring break in 2021. “The university continues its efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and we believe these adjustments will reduce the potential for members of the campus community to return to Tallahassee with the virus after traveling during spring break,” McRorie wrote. Tallahassee police said it was one of a dozen large gatherings they broke up over the weekend, including one Sunday where two people were injured by gunfire. Florida State University reported that more than 1,400 students and 26 employees had tested positive for COVID-19 through Sept. 18.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida is facing a mental health storm as a result of the pandemic. The state’s Children and Youth Cabinet was told Wednesday the pandemic has also changed how people are receiving mental health treatment. We attribute it to on going engagement via tele-health,” Joiner said. First Lady Casey DeSantis, who chairs the Cabinet, has championed children’s mental health following Hurricane Michael. 1 question she gets from parents is how to identify mental health issues.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As coronavirus cases spike among Florida State University students, local police said Sunday they broke up a party at an off-campus student apartment complex that involved about 700 vehicles and more than 1,000 attendees. Tallahassee police said it was one of a dozen large gatherings they broke up over the weekend, including one Sunday where two people were injured by gunfire. Police said the vehicles at the student apartment complex were blocking travel lanes and a Leon County sheriff’s helicopter was used to help disburse the crowd. Florida State University reported that more than 1,400 students and 26 employees had tested positive for COVID-19 through Sept. 18. The university updates its coronavirus numbers weekly.

Ron DeSantis on Thursday said he would soon ease restrictions on bars and restaurants. Three scientists comprised of two Stanford medical professors and another from Harvard Medical School told DeSantis society is better off with fewer COVID-19 restrictions. DeSantis said Florida State University, among others, has gone too far with its restrictions. News4Jax asked if DeSantis was planning on lifting restrictions on bars and restaurants. As described by the governor, the state has the authority to override local ordinances because it licenses restaurants and bars.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Officials at Florida State University say COVID-19 numbers are starting to improve. So far, the university has identified 1,428 cases since reopening for the fall semester, but in the latest report, positivity rates and case numbers appear to be trending downward. Following a week of more than 400 new cases and a positivity rate of 12.9%, the university’s newly released report shows 178 new cases and a positivity rate of 6.7%. Hecht says most of the students who are testing positive appear to be contracting the virus off campus. In an effort to curb transmission, the university announced students who test positive and break quarantine will face possible suspension.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The University of Florida and Florida State University remained ranked among the top 20 public universities in the country Monday, as U.S. News & World Report released annual ratings that have become a closely watched scorecard for colleges. UF tied with the University of California-Santa Barbara for sixth in top public universities, after being ranked seventh last year. UF also was tied for 30th among national universities, the top ranking of Florida public or private schools. The University of South Florida tied for 46th among public universities, while the University of Central Florida tied for 77th and Florida International University was in a tie for No. Among national universities, the University of Miami was tied for 49th, the second-highest ranking in the state behind UF.

Burr said while the board will begin the search process earlier than anticipated and he has no plans to name an interim president. While his contract this year, Thrasher will remain in office until a new president can take the helm. Thrasher also posed a heartfelt message to “the FSU Family,” recounting his long history with the university and career. A special board meeting will be scheduled in the coming weeks to discuss the establishment of a presidential search committee as well as the search process, Burr said. “I assure you that I will continue to work tirelessly with our leadership team to continue FSU’s positive momentum.”

FSU reported that in the seven-day period ending Sept. 4, 3,429 tests were performed at a local civic center and 724 individuals tested positive -- for a positivity rate of 21.1%. Overall, 839 students and 14 employees have tested positive since Aug. 2. Florida State plans to begin random coronavirus testing next week. As of Tuesday, 338 students and 28 employees have tested positive. But of the 1,253 students tested at the campus health center, 272 tested positive for a positivity rate of 21.7%

ORLANDO, Fla. A central Florida high school is shutting its doors for two weeks after it had six confirmed cases and one suspected case of the coronavirus. There will be no athletic events or extracurricular activities during the two weeks, the school said on Twitter. The decision to temporarily close the school comes more than two weeks after in-person classes resumed for the Orlando-area school district. This decision to pivot is out of an abundance of caution after several positive COVID-19 cases have been confirmed," the school said on Twitter. In neighboring Osceola County, a middle school announced late last month that it was closing its campus for two weeks because of coronavirus cases.

Pointing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Florida State University Alumni Association announced Friday that it is postponing annual homecoming festivities until spring. The festivities had been scheduled for the week of Nov. 9 to Nov. 14. The association did not immediately announce a spring date. “Homecoming is one of Florida State’s most cherished traditions,” university President John Thrasher said in a prepared statement. “Although we won’t be able to gather this fall, we hope to welcome friends and alumni back to campus and celebrate everything we love about FSU with students, faculty and staff this spring --- one of the most beautiful times of year in Tallahassee.”

FSU Student Senate may oust 2nd president this monthPublished: June 29, 2020, 6:00 pmOver the last three weeks, two student senators at Florida State University have come under fire for making disparaging remarks about racial groups.

The Student Senate at FSU voted June 5 to remove its president for statements he made about Black Lives Matter. FSU’s current Student Senate President Ahmad Daraldik grew up in Palestine. “What it simply says is that antisemitic conduct, speech, behaviors, etcetera, have to be treated in an identical manner as racist speech and conduct,” said Rep. Randy Fine, sponsor of the legislation. In an email, FSU said it investigates all complaints, and that student conduct and disciplinary matters are protected by federal and state privacy laws. The Student Senate voted 19-16 last week to remove Daraldik but the vote fell short of the needed two-thirds majority.

Former Seminole who started petition to change stadium name says now is time for FSU to leadPublished: June 23, 2020, 11:05 pmThe petition has been signed over 26-hundred times, and it has already prompted a reaction from Florida State University president John Thrasher.

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida State University expects to reopen its campus this fall, but most classes will remain online and plans being presented to the Board of Trustees are subject to change. Now the university has released its draft plan for students to return in the fall. “Really important classes for people before they enter their majors for example, or that are really critical classes for them,” McRorie said. Karen Morian, president of the United Faculty of Florida, said the school’s plan appears to align with faculty recommendations, highlighting the need for flexibility. The university will finalize its reopening plan Thursday so it can be reviewed by the Board of Governors next Tuesday.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Students returned to Florida State University’s campus on Thursday to move out of their dorms, nearly three months after they closed because of the pandemic. While students are moving out, university leaders are continuing to develop plans designed to keep students safe when they return to campus in the fall. When students left for spring break, they didn’t realize it’d be the last time they’d see campus for nearly three months. And the University of Florida has suggested testing wastewater at dorm buildings for virus particulars in order to spot outbreaks. While most students are moving out at FSU, the university told us international students are still living in the dorms since they can’t travel back home.

University of FloridaOn Wednesday, the University of Florida emailed all faculty instructing them to move classes online no later than March 16 to avoid face-to-face contact. Florida State UniversityFlorida State University announced Wednesday it will also shift from in-person classes to online classes by March 23 -- the Monday students resume coursework after spring break. Following UNF’s scheduled spring break, coursework will continue through virtual online teaching for two weeks, March 23 to April 5. Florida A&M UniversityAll FAMU announced that face-to-face instruction would be suspended when students return from spring break on March 23. Edward Waters CollegeEdward Waters College extended its spring break an additional week through March 20.