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Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Clay County

DeSantis Signs 6 Florida Bills, Some Effective Immediately

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed six new laws Tuesday, capping off a flurry of legislation with immediate impacts in Polk, Lake and Indian River counties. Provisions curbing inmate medical costs take effect now, while roadway honors for Trump and terror victims reshape local landmarks. The package underscores DeSantis' push on public safety, education and military support amid a record signing spree.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

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DeSantis Signs Florida Law to Designate Domestic Terror Groups

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1471 into law Monday, empowering Florida to label domestic terrorist organizations after a blocked executive order targeting CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood. The measure, celebrated at USF in Tampa, imposes felony penalties for material support and bars taxpayer funds to linked schools. Lt. Gov. Jay Collins vowed to 'designate, defund and dissolve' threats to Florida values.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

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