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Gun Control

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Rep. Christine Hunschofsky talks Florida school safety, and more

It’s been less than two weeks since a Georgia school shooting that killed four and injured nine others—and six years since a shooting at Florida’s Parkland school shooting that killed 17 people. Rep. Christine Hunschofsky,...

Florida seeks to keep gun sales lawsuit alive

By Jim Saunders ©2024 The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office this week argued that a judge should allow Florida to continue challenging a new federal rule that requires more...
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Florida says a court should uphold a law to prohibit people under age 21 from purchasing rifles and other long guns

Lawyers for Florida are urging an appeals court to uphold a law preventing people under age 21 from purchasing rifles and other long guns.
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Feds fire back against Florida’s gun sales lawsuit

The Biden administration this week urged a U.S. district judge to toss out a Florida lawsuit challenging a new federal rule

The Scoop: Thurs. August 8th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Gun rights, Votes on taxes, Protests, and more
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A lawsuit challenges Florida’s ban on the open carry of guns

Second Amendment advocates filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Florida law that bars people from openly carrying firearms.

The Scoop: Tues. July 23rd, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida Democrats throw support behind Kamala Harris as she travels around the country. Her first stop is Milwaukee.

Candidates for Florida House talk gun control, teacher pay, and more

Listen:   Candidates for four Tampa district state house seats debated at a political forum in Ybor City Friday.  For the most part, candidates stayed on their expected party lines while discussing issues like gun...

The Scoop: Weds. July 17th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida lawmakers from both parties raise concerns about security issues after the shooting at the Trump rally.
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A court ruling refuels the legal fight over gun ownership and medical marijuana

Lawyers are tangling over how the decision should apply to federal prohibitions on medical marijuana patients buying and possessing guns.

The Scoop: Thurs. June 27th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

DeSantis appoints Christine Miller to Hillsborough Commission Ron DeSantis appointed Christine Miller to the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners to replace Michael Owen who recently resigned to run for State House. Suzy Lopez expands...
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With Tampa gun violence on the rise, survivors sound alarm, officials seek solutions

While violent crime is down nationally, a recent spate of fatal shootings in Tampa has people on edge and wondering what can be done. Fatal shootings in neighborhoods like Hyde Park  and New Tampa, where...
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