Guns

The sheriffs of Nassau and Clay counties both support proposed legislation that would allow concealed weapons without a permit. Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he supports "the right of law-abiding citizens to carry firearms."

Under the "constitutional carry" legislation, guns would still be prohibited at places like schools and athletic events.

Among Florida's busiest airports, Jacksonville International Airport had more guns seized per passenger than any other airport.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday he expects the state Legislature to pass what is known as “constitutional carry" — the right to carry a gun without a permit.

Englewood High School was placed on lockdown Monday morning after administrators received tips that a student was carrying a gun on campus.The school…

Pointing to what it described as the “irrationality” of the ban, the National Rifle Association has urged a federal appeals court to reject a 2018 Florida law that prevents people under age 21 from buying guns.

The National Rifle Association on Wednesday went to a federal appeals court after a judge last month upheld a Florida law that prevents people under age…

While saying the case “falls squarely in the middle of a constitutional no man’s land,” a federal judge has upheld a 2018 Florida law that prevents people…

Amid a legal battle that could be decided by the Florida Supreme Court, Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a measure that will ratchet up a ban on local gun…

A measure that would allow people to carry in guns in churches and other religious institutions, even when they’re attached to schools, has passed in the Florida House. Supporters say it’s a property rights issue. But many Democrats are raising concerns about what the measure could mean for guns in classrooms.