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fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Capital Improvements and 5 Things To Know About the Hidden Property Tax Trap

Major capital improvements can significantly increase property taxes due to reassessment.
Renovations requiring building permits can trigger property tax reassessment.
Minor improvements can also initiate a reassessment process, impacting taxes.
State laws vary widely regarding property tax reassessment after renovations.
US politics
fromPoynter
1 month ago

Florida's attorney general said state is 'under attack' from weather modification. Is that true? - Poynter

Florida Attorney General promotes law prohibiting weather modification, citing concerns of health risks and potential links to natural disasters.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Another Florida city will power-wash its rainbow crosswalks away under pressure from Sean Duffy, Ron DeSantis

West Palm Beach will remove rainbow crosswalk colors to comply with Florida law, but will create a new monument to honor LGBTQ+ members.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Am Law 100 Firm Hit With Second Malpractice Claim This Year... With Three, They Get A Free Sandwich! - Above the Law

"Akerman failed to advise [plaintiff] Turner of the most basic and appropriate remedies available to landlords under Florida law in the event of a breach by a tenant."
Law
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Do you have to stop at a DUI checkpoint? What Florida law says

Drivers must stop and comply with requests at DUI checkpoints in Florida.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Supreme Court refuses to allow Florida to enforce new immigration law

Supreme Court blocks Florida's harsh penalties on undocumented migrants amid ongoing litigation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US supreme court blocks Florida from enforcing anti-immigration law

The Supreme Court blocks Florida law making it a crime for undocumented immigrants to enter the state.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Appeals court rules transgender Florida teacher cannot use female pronouns in school

"Wood's suit, by her own admission, challenges only the statute's application to her speech 'in the classroom.' That means the state law governs her actions as an employee of the state, and does not infringe on her rights as a private citizen."
SF LGBT
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

If a Tree Falls in Florida, Who Has To Pay Damages?

The Fallen Tree Act was intended to ease the burden on homeowners by making tree owners responsible for damages caused by their trees, regardless of negligence.
Renovation
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Florida Republicans Came Up With a New Lie About History to Support Extreme Abortion Bans

Florida's State v. Uthmeier risks restricting abortion access for minors by potentially removing the judicial bypass system.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Florida district alleges teacher who used student's nickname was grooming them to 'become gay'

A Florida teacher was terminated after a parent accused her of influencing a child's gender identity.
fromSun Sentinel
3 months ago

Florida just created a law to ban fluoride in water. What should you do now?

Seeing a dentist regularly is going to be more important than ever.
Miami food
NYC LGBT
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Appellate Court Says Florida's Drag Show Ban Is Likely Unconstitutional

Federal appellate court upholds injunction against Florida drag show ban, citing likely violation of First Amendment rights.
Miami food
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Federal court once again strikes down Florida drag show ban as likely unconstitutional

The injunction against Florida's drag-show ban underscores concerns regarding its constitutionality and the protection of First Amendment rights.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Florida lawmakers try to balance condo safety with cost

Florida lawmakers are easing burdens on aging condo owners by extending deadlines for safety inspections and reserve funding, amidst rising costs and financial stress.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

Federal judge 'astounded' that Florida cops violated her order on immigration arrests

Florida authorities violated a federal judge's order blocking state law arrests of undocumented immigrants, raising concerns over legal compliance.
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

Florida Teacher Loses Job For Using Student's Preferred Name

Florida teacher Melissa Calhoun lost her job for calling a student by a non-legal name, highlighting the impact of new educational policies.
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