Saying the restriction is "consistent with our historical tradition of firearm regulation," a federal appeals court on Friday upheld the constitutionality of a Florida law that raised the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 18 to 21.

The House Criminal Justice Subcommittee advanced a bill ( HB 759) that would reduce the age limit to buy firearms from 21 to 18. That follows a call from Gov. Ron DeSantis to roll back restrictions signed by his predecessor, former Gov. Rick Scott, in the wake of a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Florida House Republicans back a proposal that would repeal part of a law that prevents people under the age of 21 from buying rifles and shotguns.

A federal appeals court on Friday upheld the constitutionality of a Florida law that raised the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 18 to 21.

State lawmakers' 60-day marathon is in full stride — here's a look at what's nearing the finish line. 🐶 Trooper's law cleared its final committee stops in the state House and the state Senate. The measure would make it a third-degree felony to restrain an animal and leave it outside during a natural disaster.