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Top Stories Tamfitronics What's next for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis? First, he passed a law banning people from saying "gay" in the state, and now he's for killing bears? Newsweek thought it was newsworthy to pick up the story of this eyebrow-raising legislation coming out of the governor's office.Ron DeSantis signing new law about killing bears raises eyebrows https://t.co/umTGLUK7yw pic.twitter.com/9pNWDhGaRs— Newsweek (@Newsweek) June 23, 2024Adeola Adeosun reports:Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a controversial bill into law on Friday that allows residents to shoot bears if they perceive a threat, sparking debate and concern among wildlife advocates and others.The legislation, known as HB 87, was signed by DeSantis on Friday without public comment. The new law, which goes into effect on July 1, permits individuals to use lethal force against bears if they believe there is...