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Florida Elevates Unauthorized Entry to Felony After Copa América Chaos

5/27/2025

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Florida's latest law, championed by Governor Ron DeSantis, elevates unauthorized entry into large events—those with over 5,000 attendees—to a felony. Prompted by the turmoil at the 2024 Copa América final in Miami, this immediate measure seeks to bolster safety and reassure event organizers worried about security and economic fallout.

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Story summary

Florida's latest law, championed by Governor Ron DeSantis, elevates unauthorized entry into large events—those with over 5,000 attendees—to a felony. Prompted by the turmoil at the 2024 Copa América final in Miami, this immediate measure seeks to bolster safety and reassure event organizers worried about security and economic fallout.