Florida has a mix of full-time residents, “snowbirds,” (people who come down from the north to live here in the winter) and tourists. Some drivers have a lot of experience navigating the state’s highways. Others have never driven here before visiting on vacation....
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Common reasons why homeowners sue their HOA
There are some benefits to living in a community with a governing body, such as a homeowners’ association. This group oversees important aspects of the neighborhood, such as maintenance of common areas, and it can make important improvements, enforce rules and take...
Proper planning for emergencies is critical
It is impossible for a Florida adult to know with certainty what will happen in the future, but there are steps he or she can take that will allow that individual to have a certain measure of control over important matters. By creating specific documents, one can plan...
Handling community association disputes
You might be one of many Florida residents who live in a townhome, condominium or other community governed by a Homeowners Association. You probably already know that there are benefits as well as downsides to such arrangements. Numerous issues can spark HOA problems,...
Estate planning steps that include provisions for pets
Animals of all kinds can be an important part of a Florida family, and it is important to consider what could happen to these family members in the future. The care of a pet is a critical consideration for a pet owner, particularly in the event that the pet owner...
Florida HOA at center of legal dispute
Many Florida communities operate under policies and rules set by a Homeowners Association (HOA). A gated community in Fort Meyers says its residents have paid HOA fees, which included funds to pave and maintain private access roads in the area. Now, a legal dispute is...
The lesser-known benefits of estate planning
One of the most important reasons to plan for the future is the fact that it allows someone to have control over certain critical and sensitive matters that may arise. Estate planning provides the opportunity to decide what happens to personal property after passing...
Massive Florida investigation has 400+ facing criminal charges
A Florida investigation that began in Sept. 2022 led to more than 400 arrests recently. Police say they seized more than 17 pounds of fentanyl, a synthetic drug believed to be at least 10 times stronger than heroin. Approximately 20 local, state and federal law...
Florida is a dangerous state for distracted driving
Each person behind the wheel of a vehicle has the responsibility of making good choices and driving as safely as possible. However, drivers do not always take this responsibility seriously, and they may engage in other activities while the vehicle is moving....
Criminal charges for both drivers after fatal Florida crash
Florida investigators say multiple factors contributed to a massive collision that resulted in several deaths and severe injuries to numerous other people. During a preliminary investigation, law enforcement officers determined grounds for both drivers to be...