"DeSantis solidifies Florida's gun rights with new law"

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new law that allows residents to carry guns without a state permit, making Florida the 26th state to do so. However, the law falls short of what some gun-rights activists sought, as it does not allow people to carry guns openly. Democrats criticized the approval of the gun measure, while supporters of gun rights have repeatedly called on GOP legislators to go further. The new law takes effect on July 1, but the permitting program will still be optional.