DeSantis signs law allowing armed guardians at Florida universities

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new safety law that permits armed guardians at universities across the state, a measure passed in the aftermath of a deadly shooting at Florida State University. The legislation extends to college campuses a guardian program that previously applied primarily to K-12 schools. The law represents a significant shift in how Florida addresses campus security at the higher-education level.

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Sources: The Gainesville Sun

Florida judge examines legality of DeSantis-drawn congressional map

A Florida judge is reviewing whether Gov. Ron DeSantis’s congressional district map is legally valid. The case puts the state-drawn map under judicial scrutiny, with the outcome potentially affecting how Florida’s congressional seats are distributed.

Sources: The Gainesville Sun

Body of 19-year-old Florida soldier missing in Morocco has been recovered

The U.S. Army has confirmed that the remains of Spc. Mariyah Collington, a 19-year-old soldier from Tavares, Florida, were found in Morocco. The soldier had previously been reported missing.

Sources: The Gainesville Sun