A Punta Gorda man was sentenced to seven years in prison for selling methamphetamine near a Port Charlotte school. The conviction draws attention to the severity of drug-related crimes in local communities, particularly around educational facilities.
A school janitor’s October arrest on sex crimes charges ignited new reports of alleged abuse once the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District disclosed his case. At least five children came forward in December, underscoring the impact of public awareness on uncovering more potential misconduct.
A former Uvalde schools police officer has been acquitted of criminal charges stemming from the law enforcement response to a mass shooting at Robb Elementary. While he walks free, the 19 children and two teachers who lost their lives underscore the tragedy at the heart of the case.
A New Hampshire teenager is suing his former high school principal and others, alleging they conducted an illegal search of his truck. The teen claims that school officials targeted him due to his status as a gun owner, raising broader questions about student rights and privacy on school grounds.
A Centerville 14-year-old was charged after allegedly bringing marijuana to school last week. Local authorities are weighing the legal implications of the incident, sparking renewed concern about substance use among minors.
In the span of just three days, Berkeley Middle School found itself at the center of a serious safety concern when two weapons—a loaded gun and a knife—were discovered on campus. The discoveries prompted immediate police involvement and sparked renewed debate over school security in Berkeley County.
Quincy Public Schools (QPS) is reviewing new data that indicates nearly two-thirds of fourth- and fifth-graders have minimal concerns about violence on campus. The committee’s work reflects a broader push for improved student well-being and a secure learning environment in local schools.
Classes at Evergreen High School in Colorado are canceled this week following a shooting in which a student reportedly shot two classmates before taking his own life. Jefferson County officials have not provided a timeline for the school’s reopening, leaving the community in a state of uncertainty.
Just hours before a shooting at Evergreen High School critically wounded two students, local parent groups expressed urgent concerns about the lack of adequate school resource officers. Their cautionary remarks foreshadowed the tragic events that have sparked a renewed focus on campus security.
One parent from the Annunciation community speaks out on the realities of gun violence, calling it “naive” to think guns aren’t part of the problem. The piece warns that these incidents occur far too often and reminds us of our shared responsibility to end them.
