Here's a look at the events in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida, and the ensuing uproar.
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Here's a look at the timeline of events in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida, and the ensuing uproar.
The second-degree murder charge George Zimmerman faces in the killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin surprised some observers, but it's typical in "heat of passion" slayings, a Florida defense lawyer said Thursday.
George Zimmerman told his lawyers that he whispered "punks," not a racial slur, in the moments before he shot Trayvon Martin, his attorneys told CNN on Thursday.
An "outraged" Florida prosecutor fired back on Monday at the family of Trayvon Martin, describing as "outright lies" their account that he and a local police chief met and decided not to follow a detective's advice and arrest the teenager's killer.
On the night of February 26, Trayvon Martin was wearing a hoodie and had bought Skittles and an Arizona tea at a convenience store in Sanford, Florida. Some time after that, he was shot and killed by neighborhood watch member George Zimmerman.
Supporters of Martin and Zimmerman are increasingly at odds over what happened the night of the shooting.
On the night of February 26, Trayvon Martin was wearing a hoodie and had bought Skittles and an Arizona tea at a convenience store in Sanford, Florida. Some time after that, he was shot and killed by neighborhood watch member George Zimmerman.
Worshippers in cities nationwide wore hoodies to church services in honor of Florida's Trayvon Martin.
The core of Trayvon Martin's story has been told again and again in recent days -- about how the 17-year-old went out to a Sanford, Florida, convenience store, only to be killed on his way back to his father's fiance's home.
Terrified neighbors implored dispatchers to send police as a voice in the background screamed for help in 911 recordings released after the shooting of an unarmed Florida teen.
The shot that killed Trayvon Martin can be heard on 911 tapes released by Sanford Police. CNN's David Mattingly reports.
Tiger Woods has done it all in the world of golf. He has won 14 majors, topped the world rankings for a record 623 weeks in a row and enjoyed a lifestyle which the majority of people can only dream of.
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard has requested a trade to New Jersey, a source close to the situation confirmed to SI.com.
While the agent for Orlando center Dwight Howard was given permission to talk with the Lakers, Nets and Mavericks about a possible trade on Friday, Magic CEO Alex Martins told SI.com that the team was still considering filing tampering charges regarding an alleged meeting with New Jersey officials.
"Rush Hour" star Chris Tucker's $6 million Florida mansion is in foreclosure, with more than $4.4 million owed to the bank, reports the Orlando Sentinel, citing papers filed in Circuit Court in Lake County.
The bank is reportedly owed $4.4 million for the Florida residence
Amanda Brumfield's goddaughter died while in her care in 2008
Details are being kept secret by the Florida Department of Corrections
A conservative advocacy group accused a central Florida school system Friday of violating the constitutional rights of a former "teacher of the year" by reassigning him after he posted comments on Facebook critical of same-sex marriage.
A former "teacher of the year" in Lake County, Florida, has been reassigned while school administrators investigate comments posted on his Facebook page about same-sex marriage.
A Florida judge ruled Friday that Casey Anthony must serve one year of supervised probation for a check-fraud conviction, saying that failing to carry through on a "lawfully imposed sentence" would be a "mockery of justice."
The judge in the check fraud case orders Casey Anthony back to Orlando. HLN's Dr. Drew and guests discuss.
A Florida judge on Monday signed amended court documents mandating that Casey Anthony return to Orlando to serve a year of probation stemming from her check fraud conviction.
Belvin Perry says the trial devolved into "cheap, soap-opera-like entertainment"
"Our office is not pursuing perjury charges," says the Florida Attorney's Office
Judge Belvin Perry, who oversaw the Casey Anthony murder trial, did not immediately rule Thursday on whether he will release the names of the jurors.
The Florida mother faces several possible sentences as the jury deliberates
The chief judge, who grew up under segregation, "doesn't suffer fools," says a colleague
Estranged from her famous dad, Amanda Brumfield is convicted in a child's death
Amanda Brumfield had been charged with first-degree murder of a 1-year-old she was babysitting
A panel from outside Anthony's home county in Florida will hear the first-degree murder case
The 20 jurors to be selected in the Orlando, Florida, murder trial of Casey Anthony will cost the court system an estimated $361,000, according to court administrators.
Two University of Florida students exploring a Georgia cave are found dead.
A state medical examiner will try to determine the cause of death of two University of Florida students who died over the weekend while exploring a cave in northwest Georgia.
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CNN's Jim Boulden looks at the long-term damage the Gulf oil spill caused oil giant BP.
Florida won't be appealing a court ruling that found the state's ban on adoptions by gay men and lesbians unconstitutional.
The 12,000-pound orca removed Dawn Brancheau's arm and part of her scalp
A judge ordered mediation Thursday for all parties wanting access to videos showing the death of a SeaWorld trainer, court documents say.
Dawn Brancheau died of "multiple traumatic injuries and drowning," an autopsy finds
The killer whale who attacked Dawn Brancheau was also involved in the deaths of two others
The whale pulled 40-year-old Dawn Brancheau into the tank and thrashed her around until she drowned
NASA decides to put the shuttle Endeavour's launch on hold.
Mission managers moved forward Sunday night with the first steps toward a second try at launching the space shuttle Endeavor, giving the "go" for filling the shuttle's external fuel tank.
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