FSU Shooter Was Son Of Leon County Deputy
(Tallahassee, FL)-- The alleged Florida State University shooter is no stranger to the Leon County Sheriff's Office. Phoenix Ikner [[IKE-ner]] is accused of killing two men and injuring six people in yesterday morning's shooting on the school's campus near the student union. The 20-year-old is the son of Leon County deputy Jessica Ikner. The 18-year veteran is an SRO at Raa Middle School. Phoenix was also a member of the LCSO's Youth Advisory Council. Sheriff Walter McNeil says Phoenix was steeped in the LCSO family and engaged in a number of their training programs. Tallahassee Police say the gun he allegedly used belongs to his mother. It used to be her service weapon, and she bought it for her personal use. Ikner was shot by police, but he's expected to survive. The six surviving victims are in stable condition.
Convicted Killer Gets Sentence Vacated
(Viera, FL) -- A convicted killer could be released from a Brevard County prison today. Jeffrey Abramowski was convicted of second-degree murder almost 20 years ago and was sentenced to life. A judge, though, vacated the verdict and the sentence yesterday based on new DNA evidence. Abramowski could be released today on bond, but his case is not over. He's due back in court in June.
Orlando Still Reviewing Trust Act
(Orlando, FL) -- Orlando is reviewing a policy that has led to threats from the state. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said this week there will be consequences if Orlando continues to uphold the Trust Act. The law passed seven years ago prevents law enforcement officers from asking about someone's immigration status. Uthmeier calls it a sanctuary policy, and he says Mayor Buddy Dyer could be removed from office if it continues. Dyer said this week his office is looking at the Trust Act to see if any parts are inconsistent with state or federal law. He tells the Orlando Sentinel if that turns out to be the case, the policy would be ineffective.
Crosswalks Hacked To Mock Jeff Bezos
(Seattle, WA) -- The Seattle Department of Transportation says it has fixed several crosswalk push buttons that were hacked to play a message mocking billionaire Jeff Bezos. The department says crews tracked down and repaired hacked crosswalk buttons. The buttons were hacked to play an apparently AI-generated voice claiming to be the former CEO and founder of Amazon with an important message. The voice goes on to say, "please don't tax the rich, otherwise all the other billionaires will move to Florida, too," adding, "Wouldn't it be terrible if all the rich people left Seattle or got Luigi-ed and then the normal people could afford to live here again?" The Luigi comment references murder suspect Luigi Mangione.
Today in History
1910, Walter Brookins made the first airplane flight at night.
1906, the Great San Francisco Earthquake hit northern California. More than 700 people died as a result of the quake.
1775, Paul Revere made his famous ride from Boston to Concord in Massachusetts to warn citizens of the approaching British army.