Florida Bar exam passage rate drops by more than 3%

The highest passage rates among law schools in the state this year were FSU, UF and Ave Maria School of Law

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix September 20, 2026September 20, 2026

The summer 2026 exam was taken by 2,250 first-timers. Of that cohort, 75.2% passed, or 1,693, a decrease from summer 2025.

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Alleged FSU shooter was ‘co-conspiring’ with ChatGPT, new lawsuit alleges

The legal team alleges OpenAI, owner of ChatGPT, was negligent in creating a product without an ability or willingness to push back harder against the shooter

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

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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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Proposal for armed ‘guardians’ on Florida campuses heads to Senate

The approval comes less than a year after a gunman opened fire on FSU campus

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix February 26, 2026February 26, 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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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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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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Florida State University shooting suspect identified as son of sheriff’s deputy

Two people were killed and six others were injured Thursday

by Mike Exline and Jim Turner, News Service of Florida April 18, 2025July 1, 2025

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Pro-Palestine Florida State students demand changes from university leaders

The FSU chapter of Students for a Democratic Society demands university ‘cut all ties with the genocidal Israeli government’

by Christian Casale and Florida Phoenix December 5, 2023January 20, 2025

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Florida Bar exam passage rate drops by more than 3%

Alleged FSU shooter was ‘co-conspiring’ with ChatGPT, new lawsuit alleges

Uthmeier launches investigation into ChatGPT for role in FSU shooting

Proposal for armed ‘guardians’ on Florida campuses heads to Senate

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

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

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

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

Florida State University shooting suspect identified as son of sheriff’s deputy

Pro-Palestine Florida State students demand changes from university leaders

UCF, USF receive highest-ever rankings in new US News & World Report list

Florida universities plan return to normal operations as COVID-19 cases soar

Florida colleges are allowing in-person pickups and shipping of students’ belongings

Appeals court clears the way for felony charges in Florida State University hazing death

FSU suspends all fraternities and sororities after pledge’s death

Florida schools are becoming increasingly segregated, says recent FSU study

Photos from FSU’s 45-34 victory over Ole Miss at Camping World Stadium

Florida State University researchers discover potential Zika treatment

Florida State football players receive championship rings for being a pretty good team

FSU researchers claim excessive selfie posting leads to relationship issues