Gov. Ron DeSantis

2 weeks ago | xl1067.iheart.com | Gov. Ron DeSantis |Rob Garguilo

FLORIDA - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially signed a new law targeting “swatting," the act of making false emergency calls that trigger heavy police response. The move comes as swatting incidents rise across the country, including in Florida, and often involve political or ideological targets. House Bill 279, signed Wednesday, significantly strengthens penalties for knowingly making fraudulent 911 calls.