Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Coverage

California man convicted of cyberstalking Parkland victims' families

A California man was convicted on Tuesday of cyberstalking and threatening to kidnap relatives of those killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, federal prosecutors said.

Mariel Padilla, New York Times

Cary among areas where rallies held to call for end to violence after El Paso, Dayton shootings

A week after two fatal attacks struck fear in the hearts of Americans, the chorus calling for change is growing louder by the day.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Scot Peterson is released on bond. Here's how he's explained his actions during the Parkland shooting.

Former Sheriff's Deputy Scot Peterson has been ridiculed as the "Coward of Broward" for staying outside while a gunman killed 17 students, teachers and staff members and wounded 17 others at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Adeel Hassan, New York Times

Parkland school resource officer appears in court

Former Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Deputy Scot Peterson was arrested Tuesday and charged with eleven counts in connection with his failure to act during the massacre.

Parkland parents applaud deputy arrest

Scot Peterson was arrested Tuesday and charged with eleven counts in connection with his failure to act during the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last year. Several parents who lost children applauded the charges, saying he "did nothing" to protect the students.

Parkland school sheriff's deputy faces charges over inaction

Former Deputy Scot Peterson faces 11 charges including child neglect, perjury and culpable negligence. Peterson was the school resource officer on campus during the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre in February, 2018.

Durham students honor Parkland anniversary with call to action

A group gathered Thursday night in Durham to remember those lost in the Parkland massacre and plead for an end to gun violence.

'We can change things:' Local students call for end to gun violence on anniversary of Parkland massacre

A group gathered Thursday night in Durham to remember those lost in the Parkland massacre and plead for an end to gun violence.

Candace Sweat, WRAL reporter

Parkland's Day of Remembrance: Moments of Silence, Reflection and Grief

PARKLAND, Fla. -- On a day nobody wanted to remember -- or forget -- several people in maroon T-shirts emblazoned with #MSDStrong found their way Thursday to a place of solace: a flower garden outside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that, at the anniversary of the nation's deadliest school shooting, has sprouted to celebrate life.

Patricia Mazzei, New York Times

Parkland community holds moment of silence

State wide, hundreds of thousands seek meaning with acts of community service.

Durham vigil to honor Parkland victims, call for end to gun violence

Thursday marks one year since the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Vigils around the country will honor the victims and call for ways to prevent gun violence.

One year since Parkland massacre, vigils and lawmakers honor gun violence victims

Thursday marks one year since the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Vigils around the country will honor the victims and call for ways to prevent gun violence.

Emmy Victor, WRAL reporter

Parkland: A year after the school shooting that was supposed to change everything

The name "Parkland" has become a shorthand for the tragedy that many hoped would mark the beginning of the end of school massacres. But ask the survivors of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in more quiet moments about the awful year since last Feb. 14 and they tell you a different, more personal story.

Patricia Mazzei, New York Times

Officers had no duty to protect students in Parkland massacre, judge rules

The school district and sheriff's office in the Florida county that is home to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School had no constitutional duty to protect the students there during the deadly February massacre, a federal judge has said in a ruling.

Adeel Hassan, New York Times

Charlotte student shares story of friend killed in Parkland school shooting

It's been nearly seven months since a gunman opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida and, on Sunday, one Charlotte high schooler traveled to Raleigh to share the story of what she lost that day.

Friend of Parkland shooting victim reminds NC students they have 'power to save lives'

It's been nearly seven months since a gunman opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida and, on Sunday, one Charlotte high schooler traveled to Raleigh to share the story of what she lost that day.

Mikaya Thurmond, WRAL anchor/reporter

Stoneman Douglas students return to school with more security

Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the site of a fatal school shooting earlier this year, returned to class Wednesday.

Ayub Ali shooting

On July 17 a man entered Ayub Ali's grocery store in Margate, Fla., and shot and robbed him, the Broward County Sheriff's Office said. Two of Mr. Ali's children had survived the school shooting in nearby Parkland in February. (Credit: NYTimes via Broward Sheriff's Office)

Father of Parkland shooting survivors is fatally shot in robbery

Two of Ayub Ali's children cowered in their classrooms as a gunman rampaged through their high school in Parkland, Florida, in February, in an attack that killed 17 people.

Christine Hauser, New York Times

Amanda Lamb: 17 minutes

We should be able to spare 17 minutes to let young people express themselves without fear of personal attacks from adults who should know better. Teenagers need our support, not our criticism and judgment.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

Parkland drama students release song, 'Shine'

Following the National School Walkout, the song performed by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School drama club was released on iTunes and major streaming platforms.

Parkland drama students release song, 'Shine'

Following the National School Walkout, the song performed by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School drama club was released on iTunes and major streaming platforms.

RAW: 911 calls released from Florida high school shooting

Authorities released the 911 calls made during the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.

Growing list of N.C. colleges, universities say high schoolers won't hurt admission chances if they get suspended for protesting guns

High school students who participate in planned school walkouts seeking gun reform may have to worry about disciplinary actions from their high school. But a growing number of colleges and universities, including some here in North Carolina, say those students don't need to worry about their admission chances if they get a black mark on their high school record.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Amanda Lamb: Leaders from the ashes

Watching the students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., speaking out at the CNN town hall the other night brought tears to my eyes, not just for the horror they went through, but for the poise and grace they are now showing the country.

Amanda Lamb: WRAL reporter