New Florida Laws Took Effect This Week: Here Are Five to Know

New Florida Laws Took Effect This Week: Here Are Five to Know

Michael Costeines
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October 3, 2025
Several Florida laws went into effect this week after being signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis following the 2025 legislative session. Let's take a look at a few of them. SB 150: Abandoning Restrained Dogs During Natural Disasters Better known as "Trooper's Law," SB 150 makes it a third-degree felony to abandon an animal during a […]
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DeSantis Signs Bill Increasing Penalties for Repeat DUI Manslaughter, Other Fatal Offenses

DeSantis Signs Bill Increasing Penalties for Repeat DUI Manslaughter, Other Fatal Offenses

Michael Costeines
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June 7, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Thursday increasing penalties on repeat offenders for convictions of driving under the influence manslaughter, boating under the influence manslaughter, vehicular homicide or vessel homicide. Specifically, HB 687 elevates the penalty for a conviction of DUI manslaughter, BUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, or vessel homicide from a second-degree felony to a […]
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