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Alleged FSU shooter consulted ChatGPT on when to attack, sexual scenarios with a minor

Two hours before he went on a shooting rampage, Phoenix Ikner had a question for ChatGPT

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

The chatbot messages provide a rare glimpse into the mind of an accused killer before he went on a rampage.

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Uthmeier launches investigation into ChatGPT for role in FSU shooting

Although his office declined to say whether the investigation is criminal or civil, subpoenas will be “forthcoming”

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

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Group fighting ‘reverse racism’ targets Florida State University scholarships geared toward Black students

The complaint targets 32 scholarships at FSU funded by donors

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix and Chloe Greenberg July 25, 2025August 6, 2025

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More than 100 arrested, bused away during ICE raid at Tallahassee construction site

Bystanders protesting the raid told agents they should be ashamed of themselves, criticized them for wearing masks, and told them they are all descendants of immigrants

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix and Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix May 30, 2025July 1, 2025

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After FSU shooting, Florida looks to address campus security and hold ‘safety summit’

University system Chancellor Ray Rodrigues said the goal is to be done by the end of the summer, which would provide time to make budget requests for the 2026 legislative session

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida May 19, 2025May 27, 2025

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FSU students, Florida lawmakers protest weak gun safety laws after deadly shooting

One student referred specifically to the proposal passed in the Florida House that would lower the age to buy firearms from 21 to 18

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 24, 2025June 30, 2025

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Florida Senate unlikely to reverse gun-buying age law following FSU shooting

Passidomo said the decision against taking up the House bill was made before the shooting Thursday at Florida State University that killed two people and injured six others

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida April 22, 2025May 19, 2025

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After FSU shooting, Florida Republican proud to have voted against ‘moronic campus carry bill’

Sen. Ileana Garcia joined with Democratic Sens. Jason Pizzo, Mack Bernard, and Carlos Guillermo Smith in opposing the proposal

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 21, 2025June 30, 2025

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