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 ...

You live in a country where a pocketknife can be a basic tool in one town and a fast track to a misdemeanor in the next ZIP code. The line between “concealed” and “open” carry for knives is not only ...

Romy Ellenbogen is a Tallahassee correspondent, covering state government with a focus on criminal justice and health. Reach her at [email protected]. Anyone can view a sampling of recent ...