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Tag Archives: Gun control
Trayvon Martin and Florida, one year later: Protests, ‘stand your ground’ law, neighborhood watches
By Ashira Morris on February 26th, 2013 | Last updated: March 12, 2013 at 4:22 pm
A year ago Tuesday, Trayvon Martin was shot by George Zimmerman, a self-proclaimed neighborhood watchman, in Sanford. Martin died, and a national conversation shifted to self-defense policy, neighborhood watches and racial tensions.
In the News: Florida students out-gain peers, case dropped against former UF quarterback, father shoots his family, insurance for gun owners
By Rachel Jones on February 21st, 2013 | Last updated: February 21, 2013 at 2:55 pm
Report: Florida students out-gain peers in other large states – A report on the five most heavily populated states showed Florida students have made the most progress in 19 years on federal tests. Florida’s fourth graders have come from well [...]
Sheriff: Only officers should have guns in Alachua County schools
By Cameron Taylor on December 18th, 2012 | Last updated: December 18, 2012 at 4:36 pm
Since Friday’s shooting in Newtown, Conn., lawmakers and residents across the country are now bringing up the issue of gun control in schools. The tragedy has school and law enforcement officials reconsidering safety plans for emergencies.
North Central Florida politicians react to Connecticut shooting, possible gun legislation
By Chris Peralta on December 14th, 2012 | Last updated: December 14, 2012 at 5:00 pm
Dennis Baxley and Chuck Chestnut offer their thoughts on Friday’s Connecticut shooting and possible increased gun control measures that could result.
Florida sees increase in request for gun permits
By Luis Giraldo on November 27th, 2012 | Last updated: November 28, 2012 at 10:46 am
The increase in gun permit requests may indicate people’s uncertainties about the economy, said some gun supporters. The increase happened the day after the November elections.
