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Phil AmmannJanuary 8, 2015

State Sen. Jeff Brandes has again filed a bill which would allow Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a license during mandatory evacuations. After a contentious debate led to the failure of a similar proposal last year, the St. Petersburg Republican filed the bill (SB 290) on Thursday that revives the issue. Among critics of the […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 30, 2014

“Daniel” wouldn’t hesitate to tell you his real name. Protecting him is my call. Until and unless Florida voters approve Constitutional Amendment 2 on Nov. 4, marijuana is still illegal in the state. Who knows who might come after him for something he alleges here? In addition to the chronic physical pain he suffers, he […]

Guest AuthorMay 6, 2014

Whoever limited the length of the Florida legislative session did so wisely. There’s no telling how much damage earnest but ideological politicians can do in 90 days. Too often we saw legislators proposing bills to suit constituents with narrow interests. Exhibit 1: The Growler bill pushed by major beer distributors but one that could have […]

Julie DelegalSeptember 3, 2013

Recently, the Florida Sheriff’s Association voted by voice poll to support the “concept” of Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. As the Tampa Tribune noted, however, not all of Florida’s sheriffs support all aspects of the 2005 changes to the self-defense statutes. And that’s with good reason. The revisions that brought us Stand Your Ground may […]

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