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Publix quietly reverses course on open carry in stores

The company has made no official announcement.

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Less than one year after allowing customers to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="openly carry firearms in its stores" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/08/publix-florida-open-carry-allowed" data-vars-content-id="15c3b81a-f823-4029-bb89-ab38c4733fd5" data-vars-headline="Publix quietly reverses course on open carry in stores" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/08/publix-florida-open-carry-allowed" target="_self">openly carry firearms in its stores</a> across the state, Publix has quietly reversed course, multiple outlets reported.Why it matters: It&#x27;s Florida&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="largest grocery store chain" data-vars-click-url="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/interactive/2024/grocery-store-owners-map-kroger-albertsons-merger/" data-vars-content-id="15c3b81a-f823-4029-bb89-ab38c4733fd5" data-vars-headline="Publix quietly reverses course on open carry in stores" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/interactive/2024/grocery-store-owners-map-kroger-albertsons-merger/" target="_blank">largest grocery store chain</a> and was one of the first and only major corporations to embrace open carry.

South Florida wildfires latest in active fire season

It's been an active fire season across Florida amid drought conditions.

Environment

Two South Florida blazes that ignited over the weekend are the latest in what has already been an active wildfire season. Why it matters: There&#x27;s been over 2,000 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="wildfires" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Wildland-Fire/Current-Wildfire-Information" data-vars-content-id="dcfe131a-b7e5-4454-be96-30f06bb4a940" data-vars-headline="South Florida wildfires latest in active fire season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Wildland-Fire/Current-Wildfire-Information" target="_blank">wildfires</a> across the state so far this year amid a severe drought that has led to water restrictions and burn bans in some parts of Florida.

Lawmakers' special session to discuss state budget, Miami-Dade requests

They have until July 1 to avoid a government shutdown.

Lawmakers are headed back to Tallahassee this week to make good on their sole constitutional obligation: the state budget.State of play: The Legislature will convene the special session tomorrow, and it will last until May 29. The Senate has already refiled its $115 billion proposal, while the House has yet to do so.

Miami-Dade funds new center to address homelessness

A new homeless shelter offering emergency housing for up to 80 people is set to open in Liberty City next month.Why it matters: The center, for which the county commission approved funding this week, will provide low-barrier entry and more flexible services for the thousands of county residents experiencing homelessness.

South Florida skywatchers may be able to see NASA's Artemis II blast off to the moon

Here's how to catch the moonshot from Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Aerospace

It&#x27;s almost time for NASA&#x27;s moon flight to lift off — and here in South Florida, you may be able to see it from your backyard.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Artemis II" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/03/31/artemis-ii-is-ready-for-takeoff-weather-permitting" data-vars-content-id="15711561-9c38-4cea-ba05-1adb31e4d0a8" data-vars-headline="South Florida skywatchers may be able to see NASA&#x27;s Artemis II blast off to the moon" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/03/31/artemis-ii-is-ready-for-takeoff-weather-permitting" target="_self">Artemis II</a>, set to carry four astronauts around the moon on a 10-day mission, marks the first time humans will travel around the Moon since Apollo 17 in 1972.

South Florida "flying car" manufacturer debuts latest concept

A South Florida EVTOL manufacturer debuted its latest concept last week.

Doroni Aerospace, the Dania Beach company developing a line of luxury personal <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="EVTOL" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/19/air-taxi-florida-evtol-miami" data-vars-content-id="2eba763b-bfc7-4531-9b88-7cfb097a2338" data-vars-headline="South Florida &quot;flying car&quot; manufacturer debuts latest concept" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/19/air-taxi-florida-evtol-miami" target="_self">EVTOL</a> aircrafts, debuted its newest concept last week at an event attended by local elected officials and an advisor to Gov. DeSantis.