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Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Florida
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.
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
Florida Launches Mandatory Hurricane Drills Across All 67 Counties
With hurricane season looming just weeks away, Florida's Division of Emergency Management has rolled out mandatory public safety drills statewide to sharpen readiness. The initiative targets all 67 counties, urging residents to stock seven days of supplies and master evacuation protocols. Officials warn that recent storms underscore the need for swift action amid rising threats.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
DeSantis Greenlights UFC, Colleges in Florida's New License Plates
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill unleashing eight new specialty license plates, from UFC fighters to South Florida high schools and military academies. Drivers can start pre-ordering Oct. 1, but only if 3,000 vouchers sell in two years. With over 2.3 million special tags already on roads, these could boost scholarships, mental health and more.
Saturday, May 2, 2026