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Florida’s Drought Continues

March 28, 2025Posted inFlorida News
Drought conditions.
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It’s dry in a great deal of Florida — too dry. While warm, sunny days are perfect for beachgoers and theme park guests, a drought is bad for farmers and others who need regular rains to maintain their businesses and way of life. It’s also bad for wilderness areas of the state, with lower water levels in rivers, lakes, and aquifers, impacting water supplies while increasing the risk of saltwater intrusion and algae blooms in the water supply.

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Bill In Florida State Legislature Takes Aim At “Super Speeders”

March 27, 2025Posted inFlorida News, Politics

Florida lawmakers are what might become a new Florida law, Senate Bill 1782 (SB 1782), a measure aimed at imposing stricter penalties on drivers who engage in extreme speeding, commonly referred to as “super speeders.” The bill, introduced by State Senator Jason W. B. Pizzo (D) Hollywood, seeks to deter reckless driving behaviors that have become increasingly prevalent on Florida’s roadways. Pizzo’s district covers parts of Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.

A Florida Highway Patrol traffic stop. Photo by: Rusty Clark, Wikimedia Commons
A Florida Highway Patrol traffic stop.
Photo by: Rusty Clark, Wikimedia Commons
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Florida Bill Would Require Front License Plates In The Sunshine State

March 21, 2025Posted inFlorida News

Florida legislators are considering a bill that would require motorists to display license plates on both the front and rear of their vehicles. The proposal, introduced by Senator Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota), seeks to enhance the identification of vehicles involved in hit-and-run incidents. Gruters emphasized that many cameras capture only the front of vehicles, making rear-only plates insufficient for identification purposes.

Miami Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Rein In HOAs

Miami Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Rein In HOAs

March 11, 2025Posted inFlorida News, Florida Real Estate

In Florida, mention the letters HOA and you are likely to hear tales of loathing and disgust. Homeowners Associations (HOAs) were established here with the idea of maintaining community standards and manage shared amenities, aiming to preserve property values and ensure a cohesive living environment. The problem is, there have been numerous instances where HOAs overstep their boundaries, make capricious enforcement decisions and are downright petty.

Around 45% of homes in Florida are part of an HOA.

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