Scott To Tampa: Guns OK At Republican Convention
Howard Goodman: The city of Tampa will be able to ban clubs and spears during the Republican National Convention. But not guns.
Judge Strikes Down Rick Scott’s Drug Testing for State Workers
Howard Goodman: A federal judge has ruled that Gov. Rick Scott violated the Constitution last year when he ordered drug testing for state government workers.
‘Stand Your Ground’ Review Panel Made Up Largely of Law’s Supporters
Howard Goodman: Gov. Rick Scott's task force, convening to review Florida's expansive self-defense law, looks all set to fire blanks.
Judge in Trayvon Martin Murder Case Expressed Contentious View of Domestic Violence
M.C. Moewe: Judge Kenneth R. Lester Jr.’s opinion on domestic violence may affect whether a jury hears about George Zimmerman’s earlier domestic incident.
ALEC Under Fire in Florida
Howard Goodman: A liberal group is urging Florida lawmakers to sever ties with the American Legislative Exchange Council, the organization that helped spread Stand Your Ground and voting-restriction laws to dozens of states.
In Trayvon Martin Case, Murder Charge Filed
Howard Goodman: Special Prosecutor Angela Corey announced the filing of charges of second-degree murder against George Zimmerman, the self-appointed community watchman who shot Martin but went free because Sanford police took his word that he had acted in self-defense.