TALLAHASSEE —Two Florida Senate committees advanced controversial proposals Tuesday that would make it easier for the 1.4 million Floridians with concealed-weapons permits — including more than 300,000 in South Florida — to carry guns openly in public and on college campuses and universities. The …

Floridians who have concealed weapons permits would be allowed to openly carry firearms and Tasers under a bill filed in the Florida Legislature this week.The bill would also allow lawsuits to be filed against city and county officials if they interfere with a Floridian’s right to openly carry a fir …