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Yahoo
21-04-2025
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All injured FSU students except one soon to be released from Tallahassee hospital
A spokesperson for Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare said he anticipates two more Florida State University shooting victims to be discharged Monday, April 21. Greg Salyer told the Tallahassee Democrat three of the shooting victims already have been released; the final patient remains in the hospital in good condition. Generally, that means there are no immediate medical concerns and the overall prognosis is positive. Doctors at TMH held a press conference April 18, a day after the shooting, where they provided updates on the victims' health. FSU victim speaks from hospital bed... 'I just need to play dead': Florida State University student on surviving campus shooting Dr. Brett Howard, a trauma surgeon, said six victims were treated for gunshot wounds to their extremities, to the torso and even the face. "These folks are definitely very fortunate," he said at the press conference. Three of the six patients needed surgery and were in the operating room within an hour of arriving at the hospital. One person needed facial surgery. None were treated for non-gunshot wounds. Florida State University shooting: 3 victims released, classes resumed, what we know Monday As the only Level II Trauma Center in the region, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare remains ready to respond to an emergency on a moment's notice. Our colleagues, physicians, and first responders train for situations like this, hoping our training is never needed. We are incredibly proud of the response from our teams on April 17 and are honored to be the hospital chosen to provide such a level of care. Our commitment to our community remains steadfast, and our hearts are with the students, faculty, and staff at Florida State University and the many families affected by this tragedy. As of the morning of April 21, we are pleased to share that three patients in total have been discharged, and we anticipate two more being discharged today. The remaining sixth patient is in good condition. Arianna Otero is the trending and breaking news reporter for the Tallahassee Democrat. Contact her via email at AOtero@ and follow her on X: @ari_v_otero. This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Tallahassee Memorial hospital releasing Florida State shooting victims
Yahoo
18-04-2025
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WATCH: Tallahassee hospital officials give update on victims hurt in FSU shooting
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare officials gave an update on victims who were hurt in a shooting Thursday on the Florida State University campus. You can watch the briefing as it aired on the Action News Jax YouTube channel below: [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
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Children's Services Council completes its board with appointment of Allie Richards
Allie Richards, aide to District 2 Leon County Commissioner Christian Caban, is Gov. Ron DeSantis' latest appointment to the Children's Services Council of Leon County, bringing the council to its 10-member capacity. "I look forward to collaborating with the other council members and the community leaders," Richards told the Tallahassee Democrat on Monday. "It's a once in a lifetime opportunity and I am very excited." The announcement was made Friday with a press release from the governor's office. Paul Mitchell, the board's treasurer, and Mark O'Bryant, CEO of Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, also were reappointed. "We are now complete and will build upon the good work we have started toward moving outputs to outcomes for the benefit of our children, youth and families residing in Leon County," CSC Executive Director Cecka Rose Green told the Tallahassee Democrat. Richards previously worked as an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teacher, classroom behavior specialist, and paraprofessional within the Leon County School District, following in the footsteps of her father, Jimbo Jackson. More: 'Losing a piece of us': Hundreds attend memorial for educator and County Commissioner Jimbo Jackson Jackson was a well-respected educator and administrator at Fort Braden K-8 school for 14 years and he served as county commissioner in the same seat Caban currently occupies. He died in May 2022 from complications with COVID, about seven months before his daughter was hired by Caban. "I saw firsthand the impact that support systems, community programs and advocacy can have on a child's future," Richards said, also noting her father was on the commission that worked to establish the Children's Services Council. The CSC will officially open its second Family Resource Center on April 12. The one stop shop for families to receive resources and support will be in the Fort Braden Community Center which is just up Richards' alley. "This role is an opportunity to take my experience for education and working in local government to make a real difference and I'm committed to being a strong voice for the needs of our children and families," Richards said. The next CSC governing council meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 5. Alaijah Brown covers children & families for the Tallahassee Democrat. She can be reached at ABrown1@ Follow her on Twitter/X: @AlaijahBrown3. This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Gov. DeSantis fills final seat on Leon Children's Services Council
