Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Jason Raynor Act into law Tuesday in Winter Haven, sending a direct message to anyone who attacks a police officer in Florida: the consequences are now permanent.

The state attorney in Volusia County plans to seek the death penalty in the case against 24-year-old Eduardo Machado, who is accused of fatally shooting an Edgewater officer, who was killed at a gas station last month.

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly announced an 11-year-old was arrested in connection with a series of “swatting” threats made this year against several schools.

According to investigators, the 17-year-old son’s body was found on his bed, and white powder was found on his cell phone near his feet.

The state attorney’s office and Daytona Beach police chief will be holding a news conference Wednesday afternoon to provide updates in the case against Othal Wallace, the man accused of shooting Officer Jason Raynor in June.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – It was an impressive turnout for Volusia County in this year’s election. Law enforcement around the county worked together to keep voters and polling places safe on Election Day. Earlier on Election Day Sheriff Mike Chitwood said deputies were patrolling near polling places. All eyes were on at least two races including Volusia County chair and State Attorney for 7th Judicial Court. Jeff Brower unofficially won by 57.6% to Volusia County Councilwoman Deb Denys.