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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Tuesday seeking to prevent “smash and grab” thefts and “porch piracy.” The legislation (HB 549) will, in part, make it a third-degree felony to act in concert with five or more people to overwhelm merchants and steal items. The measure, which will take effect July 1, also will make it a second-degree felony to solicit other people through social media to participate in retail theft. During an appearance at a Walgreens store in Stuart, DeSantis criticized laws in other states, such as California. “This retail theft ring is a total scam,” DeSantis said….

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