Concealed Carry Age Limit Ruled Unconstitutional

A Broward County circuit judge ruled on Friday that a state law barring people under age 21 from carrying concealed weapons violates Second Amendment rights.

The case began in March when police responded to a disabled vehicle call and observed 19-year-old Joel Walkes with a concealed firearm in his waistband. He was charged with a third-degree felony, but the judge dismissed the charges as part of his ruling.

However, the broader implications remain unknown, with Broward Public Defender Gordon Weekes saying, “It is my position that this applies to this particular gentleman and will not be settled until or unless it is presented before an appellate court.“

The state is expected to appeal the decision.

Feds Investigating Mail Stuffed in Drain

Hundreds of pieces of mail were found stuffed in a storm drain in Avalon Park in Orange County last week, prompting neighbors to contact the sheriff’s office and the postal service.

“All I know is that when I woke up, they were fishing stuff out of the drain over there. In the end they had three bags,” resident Kim Messer said.

Some neighbors think a stolen master key may have been used, and the postal service confirmed it was investigating a possible “mail theft ring” in the broader Orlando area.

Enjoy Halloween Fun This Week

You can get an early start to your Halloween celebration with these events across Florida.

Trick-or-treating starts early at the Nathan Benderson Park and the new Mote Sea Marine Laboratory & Aquarium in Sarasota, with a costume party, glow-in-the-dark face painting, and more on Tuesday.

Jacksonville’s Not-So-Haunted Trail Trek provides a family-friendly activity for kids on Tuesday, while Bark in the Park will feature a costume contest and treat hunt tonight at Germania Springs Dog Park.

Hauntcert: A Family-Friendly Halloween Concert brings a chance to trick-or-treat and have a ball with witches, cats, pirates, princesses, superheroes, and friendly vampires in Pensacola on Monday and Tuesday.

In Miami Beach, the National Hotel is hosting a Halloween version of Yappy Hour on Wednesday with a dog costume contest.

➤ Lake City: Some residents experienced “sticker shock” at the Florida Gateway Fair, which has increased ticket prices. (More)

➤ Hillsborough County: A sheriff’s office captain was fired Wednesday as an investigation into academic cheating continues. Four high-level officials had previously resigned. (More)

➤ Leon County: The school district will vote on Tuesday on a policy that would allow residents to use school tracks for exercise. (Details)

➤ Manatee County: The Roser Church Food Pantry on Anna Maria Island is seeking donations as it struggles to bounce back after last year’s hurricanes. (More)

➤ Gadsden County: The Quincy City Commissioners voted against a proposed Boys & Girls Club site, saying the “location wasn’t the right fit.” (Details)

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➤ No. 9 Miami beat Stanford 42-7, scoring 35 second-half points. Mark Fletcher Jr. rushed for 106 yards and three touchdowns. (Recap)

➤ No. 18 South Florida led Memphis 31-17 to start the fourth quarter, but the Tigers rallied with 17 unanswered points and scored the go-ahead touchdown with 1:07 left to win 34-31. (Recap)

➤ Navy quarterback Blake Horvath ran for four touchdowns in a 42-32 win over FAU. (Box Score)

➤ Miami Heat forwards Andrew Wiggins and Bam Adebayo linked up for this alley-oop during the team’s 146-114 drubbing of the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. (Watch Video)

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➤ A large python slithered into a car waiting in a drive-thru in Miami-Dade County. (See Video)

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