The largest grocery store chain in Florida is now allowing open carry of firearms in its hundreds of locations across the Sunshine State. Publix – which has 882 stores in Florida according to its website – began allowing the practice in recent weeks, according to local reports."As of Sept. 25, 2025, Florida law allows the open carry of firearms," a spokesperson for Publix told FOX Business, adding that the company "follows all federal, state and local laws." Open carry became permitted after a Florida appea ...