Florida House Passes Bill Waiving Mandatory Firearm Waiting Period for LEO, Military Personnel

Florida House Passes Bill Waiving Mandatory Firearm Waiting Period for LEO, Military Personnel

Michael Costeines
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April 10, 2025
The Florida House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill 111-0 on Wednesday that would exempt police officers, correctional officers, correctional probation officers, and service members of the United States Military from the mandatory three-day waiting period for firearm purchases. Rep. Jeff Holcomb (R-Spring Hill) explained his bill (HB 383) on the House floor. The bill […]
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Third Time's a Charm? Florida House Passes Bill Lowering Gun-Buying Age, Senate Stays Silent

Third Time's a Charm? Florida House Passes Bill Lowering Gun-Buying Age, Senate Stays Silent

Liv Caputo
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March 27, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—For the third year in a row, the Florida House passed a bill lowering the gun-buying age to 18, reversing a law passed in the wake of the state's deadliest school shooting, even though the Senate has yet to schedule the bill for a hearing. This is the third time the state House has passed […]
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Last SqueezešŸŠā€”3.12.2025—Donalds Would Reopen Epstein Case as Governor—House Committee Advances Three Pro-Gun Bills—Much More...

Last SqueezešŸŠā€”3.12.2025—Donalds Would Reopen Epstein Case as Governor—House Committee Advances Three Pro-Gun Bills—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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March 12, 2025
Donalds Says He Would Reopen Jeffrey Epstein Case if Elected Governor Gubernatorial candidate Rep. Byron Donalds told The Floridian that if elected governor of Florida,Ā he would look into reopening the past investigation into Jeffrey Epstein if crimes were committed...READ MORE   FL Sen. Danny Burgess:Ā "So proud to support @MoffittNews and their mission to bring hope […]
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ā€˜Slap in the Face’: After Debate, House Committee Approves Three Pro-Gun Bills

ā€˜Slap in the Face’: After Debate, House Committee Approves Three Pro-Gun Bills

Liv Caputo
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March 12, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—A slew of pro-gun measures flew through their first House committee Wednesday, aimed at expanding firearm access and repealing a swath of 2018's massive gun control act passed after Florida's deadliest school shooting. The three measures, all filed by conservatives, faced scrutiny from the five Democrats on the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee and a crowd […]
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Senate Panel Advances Legislation to Repeal Ban on Firearm, Ammunition Purchases During State of Emergency

Senate Panel Advances Legislation to Repeal Ban on Firearm, Ammunition Purchases During State of Emergency

Michael Costeines
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March 11, 2025
The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice unanimously favored a bill 9-0 on Tuesday that would repeal a Florida Statute on the restriction of firearm or ammunition purchases during a declared state of emergency. Sen. Blaise Ingoglia (R-Spring) detailed his bill (SB 952) to the committee, which would repeal Statute 870.044. Reps. Monique Miller (R-Palm Bay) […]
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Last SqueezešŸŠā€”3.4.2025—Albritton Pushes Back on DeSantis' Open Carry, Red Flag Ideas—GOP Leaders Call for 'Scrutiny' into Government Spending—Much More...

Last SqueezešŸŠā€”3.4.2025—Albritton Pushes Back on DeSantis' Open Carry, Red Flag Ideas—GOP Leaders Call for 'Scrutiny' into Government Spending—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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March 4, 2025
'Stop the Next Nikolas Cruz': GOP Leader Pushes Back on DeSantis' Open Carry, Red Flag Ideas Fresh off an immigration battle with GOP leaders, Gov.Ā Ron DeSantisĀ is now asking the Legislature to greenlight open carry and repeal provisions of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Act, a gun-tightening...READ MORE   Gov. Ron DeSantis:Ā "Today I delivered the 2025 State […]
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'Stop the Next Nikolas Cruz': GOP Leader Pushes Back on DeSantis' Open Carry, Red Flag Ideas

'Stop the Next Nikolas Cruz': GOP Leader Pushes Back on DeSantis' Open Carry, Red Flag Ideas

Liv Caputo
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March 4, 2025
Fresh off an immigration battle with GOP leaders, Gov. Ron DeSantis is now asking the Legislature to greenlight open carry and repeal provisions of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Act, a gun-tightening package passed after Florida's deadliest school shooting. But, bucking the governor, Republican Senate President Ben Albritton is pushing back against DeSantis's request for more […]
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'No Thanks': Rep. Angie Nixon Brushes Off Bryon Donalds' Potential run at Florida Governor

'No Thanks': Rep. Angie Nixon Brushes Off Bryon Donalds' Potential run at Florida Governor

Michael Costeines
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February 22, 2025
House Democratic Rep. Angela "Angie" Nixon (D-Jacksonville) didn't appear thrilled after Florida Congressman Byron Donalds asserted that he would keep "Florida Great" after President Donald Trump endorsed his potential run for governor. "No thanks. Florida isn’t great right now. Folks are suffering. You’ll only make it worse for hard working Floridians. Please just go away," […]
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Sen. Randy Fine Files Bill to Allow Concealed Carry on College Campus

Sen. Randy Fine Files Bill to Allow Concealed Carry on College Campus

Javier Manjarres
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February 18, 2025
Promises made and promises kept. State Senator Randy Fine (R) has followed through with his commitment to file legislation that would extend concealed carry rights to college and university campuses. Sen. Fine’s bill, SB 814, was filed to help students and faculty protect themselves from the increase in ā€œMuslim terror advocates,ā€ particularly after the Hamas […]
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Last SqueezešŸŠā€”2.10.2025—Florida Republican Wants to Ban AI Gun-Detection Software—Ex-UFC Fighter Might Run for Office—Much More...

Last SqueezešŸŠā€”2.10.2025—Florida Republican Wants to Ban AI Gun-Detection Software—Ex-UFC Fighter Might Run for Office—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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February 10, 2025
Florida Republican Files Bill Criminalizing AI Gun-Detection Software in Public Spaces Florida Senator Blaise Ingoglia, a top ally to the governor, filed a new bill Monday criminally punishing Floridians who use artificial intelligence systems to detect firearms in most public areas...READ MORE   FL Rep. Joel Rudman:Ā "Want to end Hamas? Take out the Mullahs in […]
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Senate President Albritton 'Not in a Place' Yet to Pick Sides on Proper Gun-Buying Age

Senate President Albritton 'Not in a Place' Yet to Pick Sides on Proper Gun-Buying Age

Liv Caputo
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December 16, 2024
Already opposed to open carry laws, Florida Senate President Ben Albritton is unsure if he would agree to one Republican's bill repealing Parkland-era gun laws requiring Floridians to be 21 to purchase firearms. Albritton, a Wauchula Republican, told reporters Monday that because he likes to follow law enforcement's lead on gun issues, and because he […]
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Last SqueezešŸŠā€”12.11.2024—Steube Wants to Defund Foreign Aid During Natural Disasters—Scott Decries Chinese 'Sewage Garlic'—Much More...

Last SqueezešŸŠā€”12.11.2024—Steube Wants to Defund Foreign Aid During Natural Disasters—Scott Decries Chinese 'Sewage Garlic'—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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December 11, 2024
Steube Introduces Bill Defunding Foreign Aid During Natural Disasters Many Americans remained in tents after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, yet federal dollars continued to be sent to other countries. Representative Greg Steube has introduced a bill defunding...READ MORE     Sen. Rick Scott: "President Trump was given a mandate by the American people to secure […]
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Florida Lawmakers Fine, Rudman Take on Gun Laws Amid Their Congressional Campaigns

Florida Lawmakers Fine, Rudman Take on Gun Laws Amid Their Congressional Campaigns

Liv Caputo
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December 11, 2024
Florida Republicans Sen. Randy Fine and Rep. Joel Rudman are doubling down on the Second Amendment as they prepare to resign to run for newly emptied congressional seats in hopes of positing a strong conservative stance in the blood-red districts. Rudman from Navarre and Fine from Brevard have each filed hefty legislation for the 2025 […]
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Last SqueezešŸŠā€”12.9.2024—Lawmaker Files Bill to Let Legislators Have Guns in the Capitol—FL Democrat Defects to GOP—Much More...

Last SqueezešŸŠā€”12.9.2024—Lawmaker Files Bill to Let Legislators Have Guns in the Capitol—FL Democrat Defects to GOP—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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December 9, 2024
Rudman Files Bill to Let Lawmakers Conceal Carry, Repeal Parkland Law A Florida state Lawmaker and candidate for Matt Gaetz's congressional seat has filed a bill that would let Lawmakers conceal carry in the Capitol and repeal red flag laws passed after the massacre...READ MORE Florida Happenings Part One: American Education Institute Report Finds Education […]
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'Don't Be Weak': Parkland Father Challenges Fine to Debate On Plan to Eliminate Gun-Free College Zones

'Don't Be Weak': Parkland Father Challenges Fine to Debate On Plan to Eliminate Gun-Free College Zones

Liv Caputo
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September 2, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Fred Guttenberg, the father of a 14-year-old girl murdered at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School, is challenging leading Trump ally Rep. Randy Fine to a debate after the Lawmaker doubled down on his plan to let college students carry guns on campus. Guttenberg called it lunacy. "It is lunatics like [Fine] who have made […]
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Recreational Weed to Become a 'Broader Right' Than Freedom of Speech, DeSantis Says

Recreational Weed to Become a 'Broader Right' Than Freedom of Speech, DeSantis Says

Liv Caputo
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July 23, 2024
ORLANDO, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis dealt his latest blow to Florida's proposed recreational marijuana amendment Tuesday morning, claiming that if the amendment passes, it will become a "broader right" than freedom of speech. To make matters worse, it will allow "40 to 80 joints" per person. At least, that's what he's arguing. "The right for...marijuana use […]
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The LoungešŸŠā€”3.3.2024—DeSantis Kills Social Media Ban Bill—EpStein—More...

The LoungešŸŠā€”3.3.2024—DeSantis Kills Social Media Ban Bill—EpStein—More...

Liv Caputo
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March 3, 2024
DeSantis Kills Social Media ban Bill. The eighth week of the Florida Session was jam-packed with groundbreaking legislation, with Lawmakers pushing several bills through the Legislature and onto the Governor's desk. The biggest bill signed this week was a measure allowing for the unsealing of Jeffrey Epstein's grand jury documents, hoping for increased transparency and […]
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Parkland Law Raising Rifle-Buying Age Challenged in New Florida Bill

Parkland Law Raising Rifle-Buying Age Challenged in New Florida Bill

Liv Caputo
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January 31, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Nearly six years after the school shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas that left 17 dead, Florida moves to lower the firearm purchasing age from 21 back to 18. "Restoring the rights of young adults to purchase a long gun for not only self-defense but for sporting is very important in my rural area," HB […]
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