From Gun Laws To Medical Marijuana: Five Florida Legal Fights To Watch In 2021From a gun law passed after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, to medical marijuana licenses, courts are grappling with numerous major Florida legal issues. Here are five cases to watch in 2021:
NRA, Local Governments Square Off On Florida Gun LawThe National Rifle Association and local-government groups are trying to help sway an appeals court in a battle about a controversial state gun law.
Florida Appeals Judge's Ruling On Law Penalizing Officials For Approving Gun RegulationsFlorida will appeal a circuit judge’s ruling that struck down a state law threatening tough penalties for local officials and governments that approve gun regulations.
Florida Judge Strikes Down On Law Penalizing Officials For Approving Gun RegulationsA Leon County circuit judge late Friday struck down a state law that threatened tough penalties if city and county officials approve gun regulations.
New Law Allows Paramedics To Pack Heat In High Risk SituationsParamedics in the state will soon be allowed to carry firearms when responding to shootings, drug raids, and other high-risk situations, according to a new law.
Local Governments, State Square Off On Florida Gun LawsA Leon County circuit judge Friday heard arguments in a challenge by 33 cities and counties to a state law that imposes strict penalties if local officials regulate firearms.
Senators In Florida Looking To Clear Way For Guns At ChurchesA controversial gun-rights proposal that was sidetracked last year in the wake of the mass shooting at a Broward County high school started moving in the Senate on Monday.
Florida House Committee Passes Bill Allowing Guns Inside Cars At SchoolsIn Tallahassee on Tuesday the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee considered House Bill 6005.
Florida Toddler Fatally Shot; Mom Says He Found Gun In Friend's HomeAny parent’s nightmare came to life in northern Florida this weekend.
Newly-Elected Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried Promises Audit Of Florida Gun ProgramNewly-elected Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is vowing to do a "deep dive" of the state's concealed weapons permit program once she is sworn into office.
Santorum: Students Should Learn CPR, Not Rally For "Phony Gun Laws"Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum said Sunday that students who have rallied for gun control should instead learn CPR or find their own way to prevent a school shooting.
Trump Moves Closer To Banning Bump Fire StocksPresident Donald Trump announced on Friday that his administration will issue a new rule banning bump fire stocks.
NRA Files Lawsuit In Attempt To Block Florida's New Gun Law National Rifle Association filed a federal lawsuit over Florida legislation that raises the age to buy guns to 21.
Florida Lawmakers Scramble, Pass New Gun LegislationFlorida lawmakers are scrambling to pass new gun legislation for the first time in more than a decade, after the Parkland school shooting.