AI-assisted summary

Florida's new HALO Law requires people to stay 25 feet away from first responders if asked.

Violating the law is a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 60 days in jail or a $500 fine.

Critics argue the law could be used to prevent citizens from recording police misconduct.

Jacksonville police made its first arrests enforcing Florida's new HALO Law that went into effect Jan. 1. HALO stands for Honoring and Listening to Our Officers.

Under the law, if a first responder such as law enforcement, firefighters and medical personnel asks you to back off in the course of their duties, you must move 25 feet away or face a second-degree misdemeanor charge punishable by up to 60 days in jail or a $500 fine.

A Jacksonville police officer got into a scuffle with a

See Full Page