Teen safety

On "Florida Matters," reporter Stephanie Colombini talks about reporting her Growing Up With Guns series. Joining the conversation is Freddy Barton, an advocate working to end youth gun violence.

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

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.

In the first part of our series Growing Up With Guns, we look at Hillsborough’s Youth Gun Offender program. It's tackling crime by offering teens mentorship, education and mental health services.

Teenagers today struggle with many challenges. But parents and others who work closely with teens also face serious questions that a free weekend...