Guns

Operation Safety Net seized six guns, including three assault rifles, after a tip about an armed person at Westside High School in Jacksonville.

A new poll from the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab asked registered voters across Florida about a number of policy issues, including proposed constitutional amendments and bills that have been filed or proposed ahead of the 2023 session of the Florida Legislature.

Republican Reps. Bobby Payne of Palatka and Tyler Sirois of Merritt Island filed a proposal this week that would lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to buy rifles and other "long" 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…