Feinstein Unveils Bill to Limit Semiautomatic Arms – A new legislation announced Thursday would ban the sale and manufacture of 157 types of semiautomatic weapons, as well as magazines holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition.  New York Times

Florida National Guard chief endorses women in combat – Emmett Titshaw Jr., Adjutant General of Florida, called the Pentagon’s decision to clear women for combat roles in the U.S. military a “historic decision.” Women are currently excluded from 12 military specialties in the Florida Army National Guard. Miami Herald

Scott visits GHS, touts raise for teachers – Gov. Rick Scott visited Gainesville High School Thursday to meet with students and school officials. Scott toured the school’s Academy of Health Professions and spoke with students about their studies. He said the plan to give teachers raises, which will be included in his budget request to the Legislature, is part of his plan to move Florida schools forward. Gainesville Sun

RTS partners with ASL to provide free DVDs – Regional Transit System partnered with American Sign Language to provide free DVDs and pamphlets to all deaf and hard of hearing residents every Thursday at the Rosa Parks Downtown Station. ASL representatives will be at the station from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The DVDs are acted in sign language with Bible-based messages that can apply to people with different beliefs and religions. The Independent Florida Alligator

Newtown school district seeks standardized testing waiver – The Newtown, Conn., Board of Education want to exempt its public schools from taking some mandated standardized tests because of the trauma inflicted on the community by the fatal shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary last month. The Washington Post