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Jury selection

June 14, 2013 - Dismissed juror returns to courthouse, warned for trespassing.

• Day 5 Recap  |  LIVE Updates
• 29 jurors retained, called back Tuesday
  

June 13, 2013 - Judge says she will sequester jury, trial expected to last 2 to 4 weeks.

• Day 4 Recap  |  LIVE Updates
• Body language speaks volumes at Zimmerman trial
  

June 12, 2013 - 20 jurors retained, lawyers looking for 30.

• Day 3 Recap  |  LIVE Updates
• Legal analysis: Jury selection questioning
  

June 11, 2013 - Ten more jurors questioned, more than 70 already dismissed.

• Day 2 Recap  |  LIVE Updates
• Security up in Sanford neighborhood
  

June 10, 2013 - Jury selection begins, judge denies last-minute delay of trial.

• Day 1 Recap  |  LIVE Updates
• Why the trial only has a 6-member jury
• Sanford residents feel tension, relief
  

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Before the trial

JUNE 2013

• June 8, 2013 - Frye hearing continued.
  One expert witness was on a flight and could not testify. Jury selection set to begin as scheduled June 10.
   
• June 7, 2013 - State's voice experts testify on 911 call screams.
  Experts admit though their opinions were that the screams were "probably" from Trayvon Martin, the audio sample is not suffient enough to truly say for sure.
   
• June 6, 2013 - Defense expert: It's not possible to 'match' a voice.
  Defense voice expert Dr. Hirotaka Nakasone says computer-aided methods of matching audio to a speaker is "at least" a few years away, calling it "disturbing" that other scientists claim they can positively ID the screaming voice on the 911 call.
   
• June 4, 2013 - Courthouse security plan set for trial.
  No bottled water allowed, courthouse employees must enter through a back entrance, and deputies will direct traffic outside the courthouse.
   
• June 3, 2013 - Appeals court rules Crump can be questioned.
  Court of appeals rules in favor of Zimmerman's defense, overturning Judge Debra Nelson's denial of a motion to depose Martin family attorney Ben Crump.
   
  Sanford police tight-lipped about security specifics.
  Sanford Police Chief Cecil Smith says extra security will be in place, and "they will be ready for anything."
   
• June 2, 2013 - Defense apologizes about incorrect info about Trayvon video.
  Mark O'Mara says a video previously described as "two buddies of [Trayvon's] beating up a homeless guy" was actually a video Martin recorded of two homeless people fighting each other over a bike.
   
• June 1, 2013 - Public lottery set for court seats.
  24 seats will be available to the general public on Friday, June 7, from 2–4 p.m. at the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Office, 101 Bush Blvd., Sanford.

MAY 2013

• May 30, 2013 - Zimmerman raises $22,000 in one day.
  Plea for money from George Zimmerman's legal defense fund leads to $22,000 in 24 hours.
   
  Media says it won't photograph jury outside court.
  Media hearing scheduled for Friday, May 31, cancelled.
   
• May 29, 2013 - Zimmerman's legal fund almost out of money.
  George Zimmerman's legal defense fund trust website says it has less than $5,000 available, and more than $20,000 in outstanding bills, with less than two weeks before the trial.
   
  Sanford residents discuss Zimmerman case's impact, Part I  |  Part II.
  We asked a panel of six Sanford residents, all from different backgrounds, how the Trayvon Martin shooting has affected their lives in Sanford.
   
  Extra security plans, guidelines released.
  Extra deputies will be positioned near the Seminole County courthouse to direct traffic, and specific protest and media areas have been established.
   
• May 28, 2013 - Trayvon's pot use, texts, school suspension banned.
  Lawyers may not discuss Trayvon Martin's marijuana use, texts or school performance during opening statements. They may be allowed as evidence during testimony. Judge Nelson also denied a delay of trial.
   
• May 24, 2013 - Defense questions state's audio experts.
  Defense attorney Mark O'Mara claims some of the methodology used in analyzing 911 audio is not generally accepted by scientists in the same field.
   
• May 23, 2013 - Zimmerman attorney asks for six week delay of trial start.
  Zimmerman attorney Mark O'Mara files a motion to delay the start of the trial by six weeks, citing new evidence he claims was withheld by the prosecution.

• May 22, 2013 - Zimmerman photos released by defense. 
  Dozens of photos released by the defense include pictures of George Zimmerman's graduation and Trayvon Martin surveillance photos from the 7-11 minutes before Martin was killed.

• May 16, 2013 - Shellie Zimmerman witness list released.
  Witnesses include a court reporter, state investigators and George Zimmerman's sister. Shellie Zimmerman's perjury trial won't begin until after her husband's murder trial is over.
   
• May 14, 2013 - Expert analysis on 911 calls mixed.
  State audio experts' opinions differ on whether Trayvon Martin or George Zimmerman was heard screaming on 911 calls.
   
  
• May 13, 2013 - State motions try to block Trayvon Martin talk.
  In one of nine new state motions, prosecutors attempt to block mention of Trayvon's school performance, social media usernames and text messages from before the night of the shooting.
   
  
• May 10, 2013 - Potential jurors talking too much online?
  Officials worry some Seminole County residents who received a jury summons are going too far by talking about the case on social media.
   
• May 9, 2013 - Defense wants jury to see shooting scene.
  Zimmerman's lawyers want to be able to take jurors to the shooting scene during the trial, so they can see the area with their own eyes.
   
  Defense: Jury should remain anonymous.
  Zimmerman's lawyers ask the court to seal jurors' names and to keep them isolated during the trial, citing the large amount of media coverage the case has gotten.
   
• May 6, 2013 - Defense questions 911 calls, wants new hearing.
  Defense attorney Mark O'Mara said he wants to be sure the methods the state's "expert witnesses" used to analyze 911 calls from the night of the shooting are generally accepted in the field of voice identification.

APRIL 2013

• April 30, 2013 - Zimmerman waives pretrial Stand Your Ground hearing.
  George Zimmerman tells judge defense had his consent to waive his right to pretrial immunity hearing. Next status hearing scheduled for Tuesday, May 28.
   
• April 29, 2013 - Zimmerman 'ready to be questioned.'
  Defense says their client will be in court April 30 for the last scheduled status hearing before the June 10 trial.
   
• April 27, 2013 - Trayvon Martin memorial dedicated.
  Memorial at Goldsboro Welcome Center features headstone containing the names of Trayvon Martin and 10 other Sanford-area residents whose families say were killed unjustly.
   
  O'Mara, Crump preview status hearing.
  Both attorneys spoke on the case at a banquet for banquet for Florida Associated Press journalists.
   
• April 26, 2013 - Defense wants enhanced 911 calls.
  According to defense, Martin family attorney Ben Crump claimed there's a call that reveals it was Trayvon yelling for help.
   
• April 25, 2013 - 500 jury summons to go out soon.
  Legal analyst Mark NeJame: Attorneys will have a tough job picking a fair jury in Seminole County.
   
  Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi weighs in on Trayvon Martin case.
  Bondi asks appeals court to agree with the judge's decision to not allow defense to question Martin family attorney Ben Crump.
   
• April 24, 2013 - State wants court to question Zimmerman.
  Prosecutors want to make sure George Zimmerman has consented to defense's waiving of his "Stand Your Ground" pretrial hearing.
   
• April 18, 2013 - Defense wants details of Martins' settlement with HOA.
  Details of Martin family's settlement with Retreat at Twin Lakes subdivision were kept private.
   
• April 17, 2013 - Shellie Zimmerman's trial will be after George's.
  Perjury trial against Zimmerman's wife will take place after his own trial for second-degree murder.
   
  Trayvon's parents send letter to 8-year-old Boston bombing victim's family.
  Photo released of Martin Richard showed the 8-year-old holding a sign he made in class that said, "No more hurting people. Peace," made in response to Trayvon Martin shooting.
   
• April 13, 2013 - Officer fired over shooting targets resembling Trayvon Martin.
  Fired Port Canaveral Police Sgt. Ron King claims images were used as "don't shoot" targets.

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MARCH 2013

• March 28, 2013 - Crump deposition denied again.
  Judge denies defense's second request to question the lawyer for Trayvon Martin's family regarding a deposition he took of "Witness 8."
   
• March 27, 2013 - Robert Zimmerman Jr. apologizes for tweets.
  George Zimmerman's brother tells CNN's Piers Morgan he "made a mistake" in tweeting a picture comparing Trayvon Martin to accused baby killer.
   
  
• March 26, 2013 - Zimmerman's defense releases witness list.
  Defense lists 134 people, including Sanford Police officers, FDLE investigators, medical examiners, George Zimmerman's parents, and 56 unnamed witnesses.
   
  'Witness 8' interview released.
  Defense releases Benjamin Crump's deposition of Trayvon Martin's girlfriend.
   
• March 24, 2013 - Zimmerman's brother goes on controversial Twitter rant.
  Robert Zimmerman Jr. compares Trayvon Martin to a 17-year-old accused of shooting and killing a baby in Georgia.
   
• March 18, 2013 - Defense asks again to question Benjamin Crump.
  Zimmerman's lawyers ask judge to reconsider her own ruling.
   
• March 14, 2013 - New evidence includes photos of Trayvon Martin's cell phone.
  Trayvon was said to be on the phone with "Witness 8" before the confrontation with Zimmerman. Defense did not release data from the phone, saying it's not public record.
   
• March 7, 2013 - George Zimmerman raised $53,000 in 2 months.
  Legal defense fund says it has already spent $43,000 of the money raised from Jan. 1–March 3, 2013, including nearly $12,000 on living expenses.
   
• March 5, 2013 - No 'Stand Your Ground' hearing in April.
  Attorney Mark O'Mara says the defense will not need two weeks set aside in April for a "Stand Your Ground" hearing.

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FEBRUARY 2013

• Feb. 26, 2013 - One year since Trayvon Martin shooting.
    Trayvon's parents hold a rally in his memory in New York City.
   
  Trayvon Martin memorials held in Sanford.
    City leaders reflect on a "very trying year."
   
• Feb. 25, 2013 - Trayvon Martin honored at Orlando memorial.
    Greater Orlando Cares Mentoring Group remembers Trayvon on the eve of the 1-year mark since his death.
   
• Feb. 24, 2013 - Sanford begins to heal.
    1-year mark approaches since Trayvon Martin's death.
   
• Feb. 22, 2013 - Defense can't question Crump.
    Judge denies request to depose Martin family's attorney.
   
    Task force recommends keeping 'Stand Your Ground.'
    Final report from the group appointed by Gov. Rick Scott to review the law says it should not be overturned.
   
• Feb. 21, 2013 - Trayvon Martin's parents planning civil suit?
    An attorney representing Benjamin Crump says the Martins originally hired his client with plans to sue Zimmerman in civil court.
   
• Feb. 14, 2013 - Judge won't delay 'Stand Your Ground' hearing.
    Judge Debra Nelson says the hearing must be held by the end of April.
   
• Feb. 13, 2013 - Defense asks for Trayvon Martin's phone records.
    Zimmerman's attorneys want recordings of Trayvon's voice left on the phone of "Witness 8," believed to be his girlfriend.
   
• Feb. 5, 2013 - Trayvon Martin's birthday; he would have been 18.
    Sanford city leaders take part in a "peace rally" at the Goldsboro Welcome Center.
   
    Motion for trial delay denied.
    Judge denies defense motion to delay the Zimmerman trial, but does grant a motion to keep information about "Witness 8" private.
   
• Feb. 1, 2013 - Prosecution doesn't want trial delay.
    Prosecutor Bernie de la Rionda says Mark O'Mara is spending too much time talking to the media.

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JANUARY 2013

• Jan. 30, 2013 - Defense moves to delay Zimmerman trial.
    Mark O'Mara seeks to move the trial to November, citing time constraints. He also admits to reporter Scott McDonnell that Zimmerman may need to declare himself indigent.
   
• Jan. 29, 2013 - Sanford names new police chief.
    City makes an offer to Cecil Smith, deputy police chief in Elgin, Illinois.
   
• Jan. 16, 2013 - Defense receives Trayvon Martin's school records.
    Defense confirms it has the records after given access by judge.
   
    Trayvon Martin's mother calls for repeal of 'Stand Your Ground.'
    Sybrina Fulton stands with Florida lawmakers in Tallahassee.
   
• Jan. 8, 2013 - New Zimmerman case documents released.
    New evidence includes drafts of notes from former Sanford detective Chris Serino, the lead investigator in the shooting.

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DECEMBER 2012

• Dec. 11, 2012 - Motion to relax Zimmerman's release conditions denied.
    Judge rules Zimmerman cannot remove his GPS device.
   
• Dec. 7, 2012 - Zimmerman asks to remove GPS tracking device.
    Defense files several new motions, including one asking to relax Zimmerman's release conditions.
   
• Dec. 6, 2012 - George Zimmerman sues NBC.
    Network accused of defaming Zimmerman by editing his 911 call to police to make it sound like he was racist. An NBC spokeswoman says the network strongly disagrees with the accusation.
   
• Dec. 4, 2012 - New documents released.
    Latest evidence includes FBI reports and FDLE interviews and requests.
   
    Report: Zimmerman asked a detective if she was Catholic.
    FBI report says Zimmerman remarked that it is wrong in the Catholic faith to kill another person.
   
   
• Dec. 3, 2012 - New photo shows George Zimmerman with bloody, broken nose.
    Photo was taken on the night of the shooting.

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NOVEMBER 2012

• Nov. 29, 2012 - Judge Nelson allows the defense to see Trayvon Martin's school records.
   
• Nov. 28, 2012 - George Zimmerman's legal fund announces he will send personally signed thank you cards to donors.
   
• Nov. 20, 2012 - Former Casey Anthony attorney Jose Baez confirms he is representing Sanford police Detective Chris Serino during the Zimmerman trial.
   
• Nov. 14, 2012 - Gov. Rick Scott's Stand Your Ground task force recommends no sweeping changes to the law after concluding its final meeting.
   
• Nov. 8, 2012 - The state turns over FBI and FDLE documents to Zimmerman's defense team.
   
   
• Nov. 1, 2012 - George Zimmerman's brother, Robert Zimmerman Jr. holds an open question-and-answer meeting with Orlando journalists.

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OCTOBER 2012

• Oct. 31, 2012 - Jose Baez files letter to Judge Debra Nelson.
    Baez says prosecutor Bernie de la Rianda's statement that he was held in contempt of court during the Casey Anthony murder trial was false; he was only fined.
   
• Oct. 29, 2012 - Judge denies state's motion for a gag order, saying one is not necessary for a fair trial at this time.
   
   
• Oct. 26, 2012 - Prosecutors ask for a gag order against defense attorney Mark O'Mara.
    Judge Nelson delays her decision.
   
• Oct. 19, 2012 - Judge Nelson grants the defense access to Trayvon Martin's school records and social media posts, and the state access to Zimmerman's medical records, pending a review.
   
• Oct. 17, 2012 - Judge Debra Nelson sets a tentative trial date for June 10, 2013.
   
• Oct. 15, 2012 - Zimmerman's defense requests a senior judge to stand on issues of reciprocal discovery, and a third party to sit in on depositions with witnesses that have strong ties to the case.
   
• Oct. 9, 2012 - Trayvon Martin's parents say the teen's "school records and Facebook page are completely irrelevant to George Zimmerman's decision to get out of his car to profile, pursue, and shoot their son."
   
    George Zimmerman's mother speaks to CNN's Piers Morgan, saying the media pas portrayed her son in a bad light.
   
• Oct. 8, 2012 - George Zimmerman's defense requests Trayvon Martin's Twitter and Facebook posts, along with his cell phone and school records.
   
• Oct. 5, 2012 - George Zimmerman considers suing NBC for defamation over reports about a phone call he made to dispatchers moments before shooting Trayvon Martin.
   
• Oct. 3, 2012 - Docket sounding moved to Oct. 17.

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SEPTEMBER 2012

• Sept. 7, 2012 - George Zimmerman's legal team files subpoenas for Trayvon Martin's school records.
   

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AUGUST 2012

• Aug. 30, 2012 - Judge Debra Nelson assigned to the Zimmerman case, replacing Kenneth Lester.
   
   
• Aug. 29, 2012 - Appeals court grants George Zimmerman's request to dismiss Judge Kenneth Lester from the case, saying he could be considered biased.
   
   
• Aug. 13, 2012 - Defense attorney Mark O'Mara appeals to have Judge Kenneth Lester removed from the case.
   
• Aug. 10, 2012 - Newly released documents include George Zimmerman's application to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office, and a later redacted photo of Trayvon Martin's body.
   
• Aug. 9, 2012 - Defense attorney Mark O'Mara announces there will be a "Stand Your Ground" trial for George Zimmerman. If a judge rules in his favor, Zimmerman could be cleared of all charges in the Trayvon Martin shooting.
   
• Aug. 7, 2012 - Judge grants defense's motion to continue the Zimmerman case. Next hearing scheduled for Oct. 3.
   
• Aug. 5, 2012 - Volunteers replace a memorial for Trayvon Martin outside the Retreat at Twin Lakes subdivision in Sanford after several previous memorials were mysteriously removed.
   
• Aug. 1, 2012 - Judge Kenneth Lester announces he will not recuse himself from the Zimmerman case.

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JULY 2012

Friday, July 27, 2012

• George Zimmerman's wife, Shellie Zimmerman, pleads not guilty of perjury.
• A new website surfaces from George Zimmerman's parents, Robert and Gladys Zimmerman, detailing George's childhood and their plans to move after receiving death threats.
   

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

• Six witnesses identified, 5 named. The sixth is a juvenile.
   

Thursday, July 19, 2012

• George Zimmerman relaunches his personal website, including a YouTube video thanking supporters and promising facts.
   

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

• In a televised interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity, George Zimmerman says what happened the night of Trayvon Martin's death was part of "God's plan."

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

• New audio released, including jailhouse calls between George Zimmerman and his wife, and claims from the unidentified "Witness No. 9" that the Zimmerman family is racist.

Friday, July 13, 2012

• Zimmerman attorney files motion to disqualify judge.

Friday, July 6, 2012

• George Zimmerman walks out of jail after posting a $1 million bond. He must follow a number of rules, including staying within Seminole County.

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JUNE 2012

Thursday, June 21, 2012

• George Zimmerman's legal team releases new documents, including video of Zimmerman re-enacting his actions at the shooting scene, and his written statement to police.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

• Sanford city manager fires police Chief Bill Lee.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

• George Zimmerman's wife, Shellie, is arrested on one count of perjury.

Sunday, June 3, 2012

• George Zimmerman turns himself back in to authorities at the Seminole County Jail. Attorney Mark O'Mara said he plans to file a motion for a new bond hearing.

Friday, June 1, 2012

• Judge Kenneth Lester revokes George Zimmerman's bond, ordering him to turn himself in within 48 hours. Prosecutors argued Zimmerman had more money than he and his wife previously testified having at his original bond hearing.

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MAY 2012

Thursday, May 24, 2012

• Sanford police release surveillance video of George Zimmerman at the police station three days after shooting Trayvon Martin.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

• Investigators release an audio recording of George Zimmerman at a Sanford City Commission meeting in January 2011, more than one year before shooting Trayvon Martin. At the meeting, Zimmerman called what he saw during a ride-along with police "disgusting."
   

Thursday, May 17, 2012

• New evidence released to the public, including 183 pages of documents, new photos, audio recordings and surveillance video of Trayvon Martin at a 7-Eleven shortly before he was shot.
   

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

• At an arraignment, Judge Kenneth Lester accepts George Zimmerman's not guilty plea. Zimmerman was not present at the arraignment.
• Defense attorney Mark O'Mara files a motion for continuance. Judge Lester sets the next hearing for August 8.

Friday, May 4, 2012

• Former Colorado Springs police Chief Richard Myers takes over as interim police chief in Sanford.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

• Gov. Rick Scott's task force, led my Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll to examine Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law, meets for the first time.

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APRIL 2012

Friday, April 27, 2012

• Attorney Mark O'Mara launches GZLegalCase.com as an official site for George Zimmerman's legal case.
• Judge says he will not rule on the $200,000 George Zimmerman raised online until he learns more about the account that collected those donations. He also denied a motion for a gag order against attorney Mark O'Mara.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

• George Zimmerman's attorney discloses that his client's website raised $200,000.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

• George Zimmerman's website set up to help raise money is disabled.

Monday, April 23, 2012

• George Zimmerman bonds out of the Seminole County Jail shortly after midnight. He is fitted with a GPS monitoring device.

Friday, April 20, 2012

• Judge grants George Zimmerman bond at $150,000, Zimmerman apologizes to Trayvon Martin's family.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

• Community meeting in Sanford develops nine-point plan for moving forward.

Monday, April 16, 2012

• George Zimmerman's attorney files papers requesting new judge.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

• George Zimmerman makes his first appearance in court. Arraignment set for May 29. Attorney Mark O'Mara says he will file for bond between now and the arraignment.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

• State Attorney Angela Corey announces George Zimmerman will be charged with second-degree murder in death of Trayvon Martin.
• George Zimmerman turns himself in, and is booked into the Seminole County Jail.
• Mark O'Mara announces that he is Zimmerman's new attorney.

Tuesday, Apr. 10, 2012

• Sanford police confirm shots fired the night before at an unoccupied cruiser.
• Attorneys Hal Uhrig and Craig Sonner confirm they are no longer attorneys for George Zimmerman.

Monday, Apr. 9, 2012

• Shots are fired at an unoccupied Sanford police car outside the Retreat at Twin Lakes subdivision, the same neighborhood where Trayvon Martin was killed.
• George Zimmerman's attorney confirms the website "The Real George Zimmerman" belongs to his client.
   
• State attorney Angela Corey announces she has decided not to use a grand jury in the Trayvon Martin investigation. The grand jury would have met Apr. 10.
   

Sunday, Apr. 8, 2012

• George Zimmerman's personal website is registered.
   
• "Dream Defenders" meet with Sanford city leaders after completing a 3-day march from Daytona Beach.

Saturday, Apr. 7, 2012

• United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay calls for an immediate investigation into the Trayvon Martin case.

Friday, Apr. 6, 2012

• Group of students calling themselves "Dream Defenders" begins 3-day march from Daytona Beach to Sanford for Trayvon Martin.

Thursday, Apr. 5, 2012

• Letter from an anonymous Zimmerman family member surfaces, saying George Zimmerman is not racist, and he had previously rallied on behalf of a homeless black man who was beaten by the son of a Sanford police officer.

Wednesday, Apr. 4, 2012

• George Zimmerman's new attorney, Hal Uhrig, appears on CNN, backing his client's claims that Trayvon Martin attacked him first, and Zimmerman had a legal right to defend himself.

Tuesday, Apr. 3, 2012
 

• Florida state Sen. Chris Smith, D-Fort Lauderdale, announces task force to review Stand Your Ground law.
   

Monday, Apr. 2, 2012

• Enhanced surveillance video from Sanford police surfaces, showing George Zimmerman may have sustained head injuries.
• Martin family calls for a probe of Florida state attorney's office.
• A group of Dr. Phillips High School students stage a walkout in protest.

Sunday, Apr. 1, 2012

• Thousands gather in Miami for a rally in memory of Trayvon Martin.

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MARCH 2012

Saturday, Mar. 31, 2012

• Hundreds gather for NAACP Rally and March in Sanford.

Friday, Mar. 30, 2012

• Trayvon Martin's brother speaks.
• Zimmerman's brother appears on CNN's Piers Morgan show.

Thursday, Mar. 29, 2012:

• Hundreds rally in Leesburg for Trayvon Martin and community unity.
• Spike Lee apologizes for tweet giving wrong address for George Zimmerman.

Wednesday, Mar. 28, 2012:

• New video is released showing George Zimmerman being walked into the Sanford Police Department for questioning the night of the shooting.
• The NAACP announces a Saturday march in Sanford.

Tuesday, Mar. 27, 2012:

• 6 p.m. rally in Tampa planned at 34th Street Church of God, near where members of Trayvon's extended family live.
• The parents of Trayvon Martin speak at the House Judiciary Committee on racial profiling and hate crimes in Washington, D.C.
• The city of Sanford officially hands over all case-related information and questions to the State Attorney in Jacksonville.

Monday, Mar. 26, 2012:

• Trayvon's parents and others including Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rev. Al Sharpton and National Urban League President Marc Morial ask the Sanford City Commission to arrest George Zimmerman, fire the responding police officer and stand to repeal the Stand Your Ground law.
• Sanford police confirm information from a leaked police report that George Zimmerman had a bloody nose when officers responded to the shooting scene, and that he told them Trayvon attacked him first. Police also confirmed leaked information that Trayvon was suspended from school in Miami for marijuana.
• Acting Chief Darren Scott takes over the Sanford Police Department.
• Thousands gathered at a rally in Sanford marking one month since Trayvon Martin was killed.

Sunday, Mar. 25, 2012:

• In a nationally televised interview, a friend of George Zimmerman's named Joe Oliver claims Zimmerman cried for days after shooting Martin, and has since gone into hiding in fear of his safety.
• The Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks at Eatonville's Macedonia Baptist Church, encouraging Central Florida's youth to get involved in the case and calling for changes to Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law.

Saturday, Mar. 24, 2012:

• The Rev. Jesse Jackson arrives in Central Florida to join the calls for justice.
• A group called Real Talk: Real Answers holds a rally in Tampa to honor Trayvon Martin.

Friday, Mar. 23, 2012:

• Deputies in Brevard County arrest 68-year-old John Stewart at his home for sending a threatening email to former Sanford police Chief Bill Lee with the subject: "Coming after you."
• President Barack Obama spoke out about the shooting, saying the nation should do some "soul-searching to figure out how something like this happens."
• Sanford City Manager holds press conference announcing new structure for police department. Introduces Captain Darren Scott and Captain Robert O'Connor to lead department.

Thursday, Mar. 22, 2012:

• Rev. Al Sharpton holds a rally at Sanford's Fort Mellon Park to voice justice for Treyvon. City of Sanford estimates crowd at 10,000.
• Sanford Police Chief Bill Lee temporarily steps down from position.
• State Attorney Norm Wolfinger steps down from the investigation.
• Gov. Rick Scott appoints state attorney Angela B. Corey to the case.
• Gov. Rick Scott forms a Task Force on Citizen Safety and Protection to review the "Stand Your Ground" law and other rules.
   

Wednesday, Mar. 21, 2012:

• Sanford City Commission calls for the chief of police to resign.
• Trayvon's mother, Sybrina Fulton, files paperwork to trademark the phrases "I am Trayvon," and "Justice for Trayvon."

Tuesday, Mar. 20, 2012:

• Details emerge saying Trayvon Martin was on the phone with his girlfriend minutes before he was killed.
• State Attorney Norm Wolfinger announced a Seminole County grand jury will review the death.
• Rep. Corrine Brown and Sanford leaders meet with the U.S. Department of Justice.
• Hundreds gather at an NAACP town hall meeting at the Allen Chapel AME church in Sanford to gather support for the case.

Monday, Mar. 19, 2012:

• The FBI announced its opening an investigation into the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
• The Justice Department says they've opened an investigation into the shooting death.

Sunday, Mar. 18, 2012:

• Hundreds gathered at the Titusville Courthouse urging the state attorney to file charges against George Zimmerman.

Friday, Mar. 16, 2012: 

• Family members hold a press conference once again asking police for an arrest in the case.  Shooting witnesses also speak out about George Zimmerman's guilt.
• Sanford police release 911 tapes in the Zimmerman case.

Thursday, Mar. 15, 2012:

• The Florida Civil Rights Association is calling on Gov. Rick Scott to appoint a special prosecutor to look into the case.

Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2012:

• Religious leaders gathered at Allen AME Church in Sanford to discuss the case.

Tuesday, Mar. 13, 2012:

• The family of Trayvon Martin call on the Sanford Police to release the 911 tapes in the shooting.

Monday, Mar. 12, 2012:

• Sanford Police Chief Bill Lee said at a press conference they weren't aware 28-year-old George Zimmerman had a criminal record.
• The case is handed over to state prosecutors who will make a decision on if Zimmerman will face charges.

Saturday, Mar. 10, 2012: 

• The family of Trayvon Martin gathers at the Sanford Police Department, urging police to make an arrest in the case.

Thursday, Mar. 8, 2012:

• Trayvon Martin's father, Tracy Martin, holds a press conference in Orlando, asking Sanford police to arrest Zimmerman for murder.

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FEBRUARY 2012
 

• Feb. 29, 2012 - Sanford police say George Zimmerman was "serving in the role of neighborhood watch" when the shooting happened. Police say Trayvon was visiting family friends in Sanford for the week.
   
• Feb. 27, 2012 - Sanford police identify the victim as 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, and the shooter as 28-year-old George Zimmerman.
   
• Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012 - Sanford police are called to 1231 Twin Trees Lane after 911 calls reporting shots fired. Police arrive to find a male victim shot and killed. An incident report says there was a altercation between two males and shots were fired.