Updated 8:14 pm CST, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 A Highlands County Sheriff's SWAT vehicle is stationed out in front of a SunTrust Bank branch, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Sebring, Fla., where authorities say five people were shot and killed. A Highlands County Sheriff's SWAT vehicle is stationed out in front of a SunTrust Bank branch, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Sebring, Fla., where authorities say five people were shot and killed. Photo: Chris O'Meara, AP Photo: Chris O'Meara, AP Image 1 of / 17 Caption Close Image 1 of 17 A Highlands County Sheriff's SWAT vehicle is stationed out in front of a SunTrust Bank branch, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Sebring, Fla., where authorities say five people were shot and killed. A Highlands County Sheriff's SWAT vehicle is stationed out … [Read more...] about The Latest: Police swarm Florida bank well after nightfall
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Five people are killed in Florida bank shooting
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page Associated Press January 23, 2019 Update: Police: 5 fatally shot inside Florida bank, suspect in custody after SWAT negotiation. SEBRING, Fla. (Associated Press) — Authorities say they’ve arrested a man who fired shots inside a Florida bank.The Sebring Police Department posted on Facebook that officers responded to a SunTrust Bank branch Wednesday afternoon. Officials didn’t immediately say if anyone was injured or killed, but live video from the scene showed medical gurneys outside the bank.The online statement says someone contacted dispatch and reported that he had fired shots inside the bank. Police say initial negotiations to get the barricaded man to leave the bank were unsuccessful. The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team entered the bank to continue the negotiations, and the suspect eventually surrendered. Advertisement … [Read more...] about Five people are killed in Florida bank shooting
Police: Man arrested after opening fire inside Florida bank
Updated 3:09 pm CST, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Law enforcement officials take cover outside a SunTrust Bank branch, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Sebring, Fla. Authorities say they've arrested a man who fired shots inside the Florida bank. (The News Sun via AP) less Law enforcement officials take cover outside a SunTrust Bank branch, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Sebring, Fla. Authorities say they've arrested a man who fired shots inside the Florida bank. (The News Sun via ... more Photo: AP Photo: AP Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Image 1 of 4 Law enforcement officials take cover outside a SunTrust Bank branch, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Sebring, Fla. Authorities say they've arrested a man who fired shots inside the Florida bank. (The News Sun via AP) less Law enforcement … [Read more...] about Police: Man arrested after opening fire inside Florida bank
Florida’s 2018 youth vote swells over previous midterm
Kelli Kennedy, Associated Press Updated 12:09 pm PST, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 FILE- In this June 4, 2018 file photo, Cameron Kasky, center, speaks during a news conference in Parkland, Fla., announcing a multistate bus tour to get young people educated, registered and motivated to vote. Young Florida voters hit the polls at a significantly higher rate compared to the previous midterm election. About 37 percent of 18 to 29 year-olds voted in November. That's a 15 point increase compared to the 22 percent who voted in 2014 and especially notable for midterm elections when turnout is typically low less FILE- In this June 4, 2018 file photo, Cameron Kasky, center, speaks during a news conference in Parkland, Fla., announcing a multistate bus tour to get young people educated, registered and motivated to vote. ... more Photo: Wilfredo Lee, AP … [Read more...] about Florida’s 2018 youth vote swells over previous midterm
Allen, Locke carry Florida to win against Texas A&M
By MARK LONG, AP Sports Writer Updated 8:03 am CST, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Texas A&M's Wendell Mitchell controls the ball during the Dec. 22. 2018 game against Marshall at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M's Wendell Mitchell controls the ball during the Dec. 22. 2018 game against Marshall at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas. Photo: Laura McKenzie/The Eagle Photo: Laura McKenzie/The Eagle Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Texas A&M's Wendell Mitchell controls the ball during the Dec. 22. 2018 game against Marshall at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M's Wendell Mitchell controls the ball during the Dec. 22. 2018 game against Marshall at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas. … [Read more...] about Allen, Locke carry Florida to win against Texas A&M