In September 2025, a state appeals court ruled Florida's open carry ban unconstitutional. In a social media post, Florida ...

For the first time in nearly four decades, Floridians can openly carry firearms. A Florida court decision led to the new gun access; the state had largely banned open carry since the 1980s. Attorney ...

Florida law allows for the open and concealed carry of most knives, with the exception of ballistic knives which are illegal ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Florida court rulings have struck down the state’s open carry ban and age restrictions on concealed carry, ...

Publix, one of Florida’s most popular grocery chains, is now allowing customers across the state to openly carry guns due to a recent court ruling, employees say. Florida began allowing open carry on ...

Florida judges affected the state’s laws about guns, immigration, abortion and more in 2025. Romy Ellenbogen is a Tallahassee correspondent, covering state government with a focus on criminal justice ...

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, a candidate for governor next year, advocated Tuesday to allow "law abiding gun owners" to openly carry guns in public places, including college campuses, ...

Earlier this month, Publix announced that it would allow the open carry of weapons in its Florida stores, prompting public concern expressed through petitions.Several petitions on Change.org have ...