Despite permitless carry law, Florida prosecutors continue with pending cases

ORLANDO, Fla. — Despite the permitless carry bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this month, many state attorney’s offices across Florida are still prosecuting those arrested for carrying concealed weapons and say they plan to continue doing so until July 1, when the law takes effect. DeSantis signed what he called “constitutional carry” legislation on April 3, which allows non-felons and those over 21 years of age to carry concealed firearms without permits, nixing the previous requirement for background checks and gun safety courses. The new law, however, did not include any retroactive...