Florida Politics by Peter Schorsch July 4, 2017 Whether it’s on a boat or at the beach, setting off fireworks or firing up the grill, Floridians are expected to kick off Fourth of July weekend in style. An estimated 2.3 million Floridians are expected to travel during the holiday weekend, part of a historic holiday […]
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New Florida law bars websites from charging to remove mug shots
Daytona Beach News Journal by Frank Fernandez Jun 30, 2017 Mug shot websites will be prohibited from charging people for removing their jail photographs because of a new Florida law that takes effect Saturday.The sites will also have to remove the mug shots upon request or face a fine.The new law applies only to sites that charge […]
Sinkholes, solar and spirituality: Here are some Florida laws that take effect July 1
Bradenton Herald by Hannah Morse After 11 bills hit the chopping block, 234 Florida measures made it through the 2017 legislative session. Some measures will help local issues, like funding Manatee County projects to combat opioid and flooding issues; others will have a statewide reach, like providing incentives to expand solar energy. Here are some […]