Florida gun law is being considered by a federal appeals court

Hangun laying on a Gun / Firearms/Guns License Certificate Courtesy: Shutterstock-Photo by steved_np3 A federal appeals court debated the validity of a Florida law that prohibits those under the age of 21 from purchasing rifles and other long guns on Tuesday, amid changing views on how firearms can be limited. The age restriction was part

Ron DeSantis intensifies his efforts to thwart the Florida abortion rights ballot initiative by utilizing the state government’s levers

DeSantis news – Protestors in favor of abortions – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Stephanie Kenner In order to overturn a landmark piece of legislation that he signed into law, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his administration’s allies have made a concerted campaign to increase opposition to an amendment on the November ballot that would

DeSantis gives the State Guard and Florida National Guard orders to intervene in the port strike

Port strike – Pictured: FL Gov. Ron DeSantis – Courtesy: Gov. Ron DeSantis The Florida State Guard and National Guard will be sent to ports impacted by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike, according to a statement made by Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday. Guard members would be sent to ports impacted by the strike

The implementation of a Florida statute prohibits homeless people from sleeping in public outdoor areas

Homeless community in Downtown Miami – Courtesy: Felix Mizioznikov – Shutterstock On Tuesday, a new rule in Florida went into effect that forbids homeless individuals from sleeping outside. House Bill 1365 forbids camping in parks, on sidewalks, or on public roads. It is mandatory for local governments to provide transitional housing that forbids drug use.

Florida cruises won’t be impacted by port strikes. A list of seaports and cruise ship ports can be found here

Port strikes – Courtesy: Felix Mizioznikov – Shutterstock- Pictured: Ships at Port Miami during sunset In Florida, how many ports are there? And how many ports are there specifically for cruise ships? There’s a difference. The eastern United States’ shipping operations are anticipated to be impacted by a longshore workers’ strike that began on Tuesday.

While Biden authorizes the disaster declaration, Helene’s recovery and relief activities in Florida continue

Courtesy: Fernando Astasio Avila – Shutterstock- Helene aftermath Miami, FL. – As state, municipal, and federal agencies deal with the aftermath three days after Category 4 storm Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region, recovery and relief activities are ongoing throughout the state. Sunday saw the continuation of cleanup efforts following the hurricane that

Man Accused of Attempting to Assassinate Trump at a Florida Golf Course Is Charged

Courtesy: Evan El-Amin- Shutterstock- WILKES-BARRE, PA – President Donald Trump with a serious look as he delivers a speech at a campaign rally A man was indicted on a charge of attempted assassination last Tuesday. According to the authorities, the man spent 12 hours staking out Donald Trump on his Florida golf course and wrote

Amendment 3 will determine Florida’s stance on recreational marijuana use

Judge’s gavel with marijuana leaf next to it – Photo: TANYARICO/Shutterstock.com Residents of Florida will vote for more than simply the president on November 5. Along with five other amendments, they will also decide whether to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Here, we examine Amendment 3, its implications, and the current legal framework in Florida.

According to the FBI, there appeared to have been an assassination attempt on Trump at his golf club in Florida

Courtesy: Evan El-Amin- Shutterstock- WILKES-BARRE, PA – Former President Donald Trump with a serious look as he delivers a speech at a campaign rally West Palm Beach, FL. — At his West Palm Beach, Florida, golf club on Sunday, former president Donald Trump was the subject of what the FBI described as “appears to be

Florida is vanishing from the political landscape of the country

Ron DeSantis addresses a crowd while President Donald Trump watches at a rally in Tampa, Florida, on July 31, 2018 – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jctabb For the time being at least, the biggest swing state in the country is becoming one of the least known. Due to its reputation as a crucial state