Gun Violence

Police Chief Lee Bercaw called Tuesday's shooting near Armature Works, which involved two groups of teens, "disheartening" and urged the community to help educate youth about the dangers.

Some skeptics applaud the hotline to prevent mass shootings but raise doubts about its effectiveness. The hotline creator says it's worth the effort to stop such violent acts.

The vice president, who leads the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, will unveil the plans during a visit to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, site of one of nation's worst mass school shootings.

Some advocates argue lawmakers should focus more on expanding mental health support and education to prevent youth gun violence. And they say adults who are negligent with their firearms should be held accountable for helping kids access them.

A new study sheds light on the relationship between gun violence and infant health.

Tampa council members and the public were generally in agreement to suspend the decision on a curfew for teenagers until a later date.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we bring you two special reports: Growing Up With Guns, a series from WUSF examining the way guns can endanger kids' lives and futures, and Bright Lit Place, a podcast from WLRN News that explores what fixing the Everglades would mean for Florida and the world.

Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children in the United States. And even when kids survive, there can be life-altering consequences. There’s been an increase in youth gun injuries in Florida in recent years.

These parents are still struggling with grief years after their kids died in shootings. They say families affected by community violence need more support.

Youth advocates are working hard to defuse the trauma of gun violence in Florida, even as more kids are caught with guns.

Youth advocates are working hard to defuse the trauma of gun violence in Florida, even as more kids are caught with guns.

Community leaders say the recent shooting in Tampa's Ybor City highlights the need to curb gun violence among young people. Advocates are calling for more resources to combat the problem.