AP’s coverage of the April 17 shooting at Florida State University, which left two dead and six injured, was driven by reporter Kate Payne—AP’s only staffer based in Tallahassee and the first journalist to arrive on the scene. Payne was on site within minutes of the incident and immediately began producing text updates, iPhone video interviews and B-roll, and photos. She shared content via Slack with remote teams, helping AP stay ahead of the competition while additional support was still hours away. Her poignant photo of students hugging was used by media outlets globally. A witness interview she secured aired on major networks, and her video explainer was picked up by broadcasters worldwide. Payne’s swift, solo, multi-format response exemplified the kind of critical breaking news coverage that distinguishes AP, powering a successful global report with wide reach and resonance.
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