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FSU students who endured Parkland shooting urge Florida lawmakers to defend gun control law • Apr. 23, 2025, 4:26 PM ET (AP)
Following FSU shooting, students call on lawmakers to block effort to lower gun-buying law • Apr. 22, 2025, 11:00 PM ET (AP)
Students from 2 Florida shootings demand the governor reject a law to lower the gun purchasing age • Apr. 21, 2025, 6:30 PM ET (AP)
Florida State classes resume Monday after fatal shooting, but in-person attendance isn't mandatory • Apr. 20, 2025, 1:18 PM ET (AP)
For some, the Florida State University shooting is a grim repeat of the Parkland massacre • Apr. 19, 2025, 6:42 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Florida Female College • West Florida Seminary • Florida State College for Women • Florida Military and Collegiate Institute
Areas Of Involvement public education
Notable Alumni Ellen Taaffe Zwilich • Jim Morrison • Sara Blakely • Derrick Brooks • Matt Gaetz • Barry Jenkins
Related People Bobby Bowden

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