 Floridians will also see harsher punishments for porch pirates, upping the second offense to a felony. This law goes into effect October 1st. Dana Marie McNichol, Fox News. You're listening to News Talk, 1240 KDGO, Durango, and 98.3 FM, K249DE, Durango. Denials from the White House. I'm Lisa Lucera, Fox News.