BREAKING – GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS ON LA:
“They’re out there burning things down, massive looting…that DOESN’T FLY IN FLORIDA AT ALL!”
“The MINUTE you attack law enforcement, rioting, looting, be prepared to have the LAW COME DOWN on you. We WILL make an example of you.”
“They said there was some protest [in Tampa]..they’re just holding signs.”
The Tampa protest yesterday was a NOTHINGBURGER, and they got countered by MAGA patriots.
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Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has stated that actions like widespread looting and burning will not be tolerated in Florida. This stance is reflected in legislation signed by DeSantis in 2021, which includes an anti-rioting bill imposing stricter penalties on those arrested during riots, making it illegal to topple statues or monuments, and creating a new crime called “mob intimidation”.
It is important to note that while Florida has a robust legal framework addressing theft and property damage, the severity of the penalties for looting and related offenses can vary depending on factors like the value of the stolen property and the presence of prior convictions. For example, grand theft of property valued at $100,000 or more can be classified as a first-degree felony, punishable by up to 30 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Additionally, a new law passed in March 2025 has lowered the felony threshold for retail theft from a dwelling to $40 and implemented enhanced penalties for repeat offenders and those involved in organized retail crime.
It is worth mentioning that there have been incidents of property damage and violence during protests in Florida, such as the burning of a sporting goods store in Tampa in 2020. However, authorities have emphasized a strong stance against such actions and implemented measures to address them.
