Thoughts, Prayers and NRA Dollars: How the Gun Lobby Supports and Opposes Members of Florida’s Congressional Delegation February 20, 2018 The NRA's big money comes to campaigns through two political action committees.
Florida House Passes Bill Expanding Conceal And Carry Rights During Riots, States Of Emergency April 11, 2014 The Florida House has approved a bill expanding conceal and carry rights to people with or without a permit during states of emergency. The bill has also recently been further expanded to include riots.
Florida Lawmakers Get to Work On Gun-Friendly Legislation March 6, 2014 The Florida Legislature has set its sights on a slew of bills being pushed by gun advocates during this legislative session, which began this week.
Trayvon Martin’s Mother Asks State Lawmakers to Repeal ‘Stand Your Ground’ January 17, 2013 Ashley Lopez: Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin, held a press conference in Tallahassee Wednesday to ask lawmakers to repeal the state's "Stand Your Ground" law, which she believes shielded the man who killed her young son last year.
Scott To Tampa: Guns OK At Republican Convention May 2, 2012 Howard Goodman: The city of Tampa will be able to ban clubs and spears during the Republican National Convention. But not guns.
‘Stand Your Ground’ Review Panel Made Up Largely of Law’s Supporters April 24, 2012 Howard Goodman: Gov. Rick Scott's task force, convening to review Florida's expansive self-defense law, looks all set to fire blanks.
