PANHANDLING ORDINANCE BLOCKED A U.S. district judge has ruled that a Daytona Beach ordinance which restricted panhandling in certain geographic areas is unconstitutional. The ordinance has been permanently blocked for enforcement. BEACH ACCESS A U.S. district judge has sided with the City of Redington Beach in a long-running legal fight with waterfront property owners about public Read more about Legal Updates[…]
Bills Signed by Governor DeSantis CAR RACING PENALTIES There are now increased fines and criminal penalties for illegal street racing, including drag racing and stunt driving. A definition was created for the concept of a “coordinated street takeover,” which involves 10 or more vehicles organized to take over a street. Spectators of illegal racing or street Read more about Legislative[…]
SNAPPER RECREATIONAL SEASON The State of Florida will allow red snapper fishing for a record 103 days in 2024. The 61-day summer season commenced June 1st and ends July 31st. The 42-day fall season will run on weekends from September 1st, through November 30th (and will include Labor Day Monday, Veteran’s Day and Thursday to Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
Bills signed by Governor DeSantis NEW MOTHERS A new law excuses women from jury duty if they have given birth within six months. Proof must be provided for those seeking the exemption. SPECIAL DISTRICTS Special districts are created by general law, special act, local ordinance or rule of the Governor and Cabinet. This bill revises and Read more about Legislative Issues[…]
Florida Women’s Hall of Fame Three women were inducted to the 2022 Florida Women’s Hall of Fame on November 15th. They included Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, fashion designer and influencer Lilly Pulitzer and Audrey Schiebler, founder of the Guardian ad Litem Program. Joe Harding Former state representative Joe Harding (R-Ocala) was sentenced to four months Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]