DeSantis Signs Bill Increasing Penalties for 'Swatting' into Florida Law

DeSantis Signs Bill Increasing Penalties for 'Swatting' into Florida Law

Michael Costeines
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May 22, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Wednesday that will increase penalties on people who make false 911 calls, commonly referred to as "swatting." The governor signed the bill, HB 279, at a high school in Winter Haven. Rep. Bill Partington (R-Ormond Beach) sponsored the legislation in the House, while Sen. Blaise Ingoglia (R-Spring Hill) […]
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Senate Panel Advances Legislation to Repeal Ban on Firearm, Ammunition Purchases During State of Emergency

Senate Panel Advances Legislation to Repeal Ban on Firearm, Ammunition Purchases During State of Emergency

Michael Costeines
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March 11, 2025
The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice unanimously favored a bill 9-0 on Tuesday that would repeal a Florida Statute on the restriction of firearm or ammunition purchases during a declared state of emergency. Sen. Blaise Ingoglia (R-Spring Hill) detailed his bill (SB 952) to the committee, which would repeal Statute 870.044. Reps. Monique Miller (R-Palm […]
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Blaise Ingoglia Files Amendment to Freeze Property Taxes Against Homes Affected by Natural Disasters

Blaise Ingoglia Files Amendment to Freeze Property Taxes Against Homes Affected by Natural Disasters

Michael Costeines
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February 26, 2025
Sen. Blaise Ingoglia (R-Spring Hill) filed a proposed amendment on Tuesday that would authorize the legislature to freeze in place property taxes to homes affected by natural disasters. The bill, SJR 1190, is designed to ease the burden on Floridians by lowering homeowners insurance premiums. It bill is implemented from SB 1192, which Blaise Ingoglia […]
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