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Signs barring firearms at St. Augustine's Visitor Information Center have been removed after a legal challenge from a gun rights organization | Photo courtesy City of St. Augustine
November 6, 2026

St. Augustine to pay $40,000 in lawsuit over guns at visitors center

The nonprofit Florida Carry sued the city in July for prohibiting guns at the Visitor Information Center.…

By Noah Hertz

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A roundabout at FAMU Way is seen on the Florida A&M University campus in Tallahassee on June 6, 2024. | Mark Wallheiser, AP file
October 26, 2026

At least 12 injured in shooting near FAMU stadium

Six children were among those injured on homecoming weekend for Florida A&M University.…

By The Associated Press

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October 8, 2026

Clay Hill man jailed after reports he waved AR-15 rifle beside road

Open carry is generally allowed in Florida, but not threatening people with an assault rifle.…

By Dan Scanlan

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The CEIA OPENGATE weapons detection system. | Duval County Public Schools
June 4, 2026

Duval Schools adding weapons-detection system at elementary schools

The district will equip about 30 schools each year with the same weapons-detection systems installed at middle schools.…

By Jonathan Lundy - News4Jax

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier speaks during a meeting between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee on March 5, 2025. | Rebecca Blackwell, AP
May 13, 2026

Florida attorney general sues Jacksonville for $5M over alleged gun registry

Attorney General James Uthmeier says the city illegally recorded the names of people entering government buildings with guns.…

By Chris Will - News4Jax

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December 29, 2025

10 legal issues to watch in Florida in 2026

A long list of legal issues remain unresolved in Florida: immigration, guns, marijuana, transgender laws and more.…

By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida

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