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Elena Barrera

Elena Barrera

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Breaking News Reporter, Tallahassee Democrat

St. Augustine

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  • 'I just need to play dead': Florida State University student on surviving campus shooting

    By Elena Barrera Verified| Tallahassee Democrat Verified 'I didn't want him to shoot me again,' Madison Askins told CBS News. Madison Askins, a survivor of the FSU shooting, played dead during the attack. Askins spoke to CBS Evening News from her hospital bed, recounting the ordeal. The first publicly identified victim among the six students shot in a gunman's April 17 rampage on campus is speaking out from her hospital bed at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

    By Elena Barrera Verified · Tallahassee Democrat

    Apr. 19, 2025

  • 'Pure fear': Student recounts terrifying moment as he ran away from FSU shooting

    By Elena Barrera Verified| Yahoo Verified One thing went through Chris Joseph's mind after a round of gunshots rang out: "If you don't run fast enough, you're going to die."Joseph had just started walking away from an event setup on Union Green next to Moore Auditorium — which is right next to the student union where the mass shooting took place — on Florida State University's campus when bullets went flying. He and throngs of other students sprinted away, trying to distance themselves from the gunfire

    By Elena Barrera Verified · Yahoo

    Apr. 18, 2025

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Tallahassee Democrat

The Tallahassee Democrat is a daily broadsheet newspaper serving the Tallahassee area in Leon County, Florida, along with nearby counties like Gadsden, Jefferson, and Wakulla. Founded in 1905, it has evolved through several name changes to become the Tallahassee Democrat. The newspaper is owned by the Gannett Company, a major media organization that also publishes USA Today. The Tallahassee Democrat provides comprehensive news coverage, including local, national, and international stories, with a focus on politics, education, sports, and community events. It is available in both print and digital formats, catering to the preferences of its readers. The newspaper also maintains an extensive archive, offering access to historical issues dating back to 1913. With a daily readership estimated between 36,670 and 49,233, and a Sunday readership of around 60,000, it serves as a key platform for news and advertising in the region.

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Founded: 1905