TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On June 4, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills aimed at enhancing background screening requirements in public education and updating insurance obligations for commuter rail providers.
- CS/CS/HB 531: Public Education of Background Screening Requirements
- CS/HB 867: Indemnification and insurance obligations of commuter rail transportation providers.

5 dead in Sarasota shooting ID'd, linked to Ft. Lauderdale double homicide
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said five people are dead after a shooting in a Sarasota neighborhood, including a suspect authorities say may be connected to a double homicide in Fort Lauderdale.
5 dead in Sarasota shooting ID'd, linked to Ft. Lauderdale double homicide: SCSO