Most families of the Stoneman Douglas victims have set up charities to honor their loved one. I recently spent time with some kids who were attending camp through the Scott J. Beigel Memorial Fund. He was the geography teacher killed protecting students. apnews.com/article/c186af…

A nasty rift between Parkland massacre survivor Anthony Borges and some families of the dead erupted in court Thursday. (More than six years later, this tragedy sadly still generates news and likely will for at least another year or two) apnews.com/article/parkla…

Horrific story: Mom, brother, grandfather and caregivers are charged with starving 7-year-old disabled boy to death apnews.com/article/florid…

My crazy story of the day -- if you read it, you'll see what I am talking about. This woman definitely had some horrible luck, no matter whether you think the cops screwed up or not. apnews.com/article/cruise…

Sometimes I get to do nice stories. A kid who overcame leukemia and his parents have started a charity that provides denim jackets covered with decorative patches to other children with cancer as a way to bolster their spirits. apnews.com/article/59982f…

Today's effort with our outstanding newcomer Kate Payne on Florida's new law aimed at combating homelessness. It makes it illegal to sleep in public spaces. Soon, residents will be able to sue cities they don't think are doing enough to enforce it. apnews.com/article/florid…

A story I wrote from on-the-ground reporting by David Fischer about the death and damage Hurricane Helene caused in the Tampa Bay area. The lesson if you live along the Atlantic or Gulf coasts -- don't risk getting caught in storm surge. Get out. apnews.com/article/hurric…

I understand the arguments on both sides of the capital punishment debate, but I think we could all agree that people who yell in a hotel’s hallway at 5 a.m. should be summarily executed.

The Cruz judge, who is now off the bench, leveled criticism at his public defenders today in comments to law students. apnews.com/article/1405ef…

My story on the last Kmart on the US mainland. apnews.com/article/dea8b2…

Teen Trump supporter charged with threatening Harris supporters with machete apnews.com/article/machet…

Florida's convicted killer clown released from prison for the murder of her husband's then-wife apnews.com/article/killer…

A Chinese national has been arrested after trying to illegally enter Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. If this feels like deja vu all over again, it's because it is. apnews.com/article/trump-…

This is the weekend each year I spend thinking, “Which day is it again?”

Attorneys for the guy accused of trying to kill Trump in September asked today that his trial be delayed until next December. My story: apnews.com/article/trump-…

My likely final story as an AP staffer was a fun one. apnews.com/article/cuban-…

In June 2011, Rickey Henderson held my 1-month-old “Say Hey Lily,” born on Willie Mays’ 80th birthday. She immediately lifted her arms as if sliding, as if she knew someone special cradled her. This is such a tough day, Rickey was beyond great to me.