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New law will require transparency for red light cameras. Some Florida cities are making a killing
In the tiny city of West Miami, the sound of a red light camera shutter might as well sound like a cash register. Every month, the town of about 7,000 residents regularly snaps thousands of automated photos of people suspected of violating traffic laws. The money derived from six red light cameras amounts to more than 15% of the city’s total revenue, far higher than most other cities that run the programs.
Outdoor workers react to federal government's heat protection proposal which Florida blocked
MIAMI -- In South Florida hundreds of workers are exposed to extreme heat, according to WeCount – a worker's center led by people who work outdoors."This is hot, hot… very hot," said a landscaper who goes by Mr. Knox, referring to working over eight hours a day under the heat advisory weather conditions in South Florida. "Without the breaks, staying in the sun too much and not hydrating, you pretty much can have a heat stroke," he added.Echoing him are agriculture workers, car washers, and roofers – just some of the men working outdoors on the Fourth of July holiday. ...
Second Lawsuit Filed Against Cabana Live for Security Failures After Sanford Shooting Incident
The legal repercussions of the Cabana Live shooting in April are expanding, as another injured party seeks compensation in court. Following a violent altercation that saw 10 individuals, including an NFL player, wounded at the Seminole County event venue, a second lawsuit has been filed, as reported by ClickOrlando. The...
Back to School giveaway in Ocala on July 6
Legacy View Church is hosting a Back to School event on July 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church officials said school age children will receive a backpack with school supplies, a haircut and a meal. The event will be held in an open space across the street from Donovan's Barbershop at 1715 W. Silver Springs Blvd. For more information or to make a donation, call Deacon Gary Thornton at (407) 879-1038 or Prophetess Danielle Wiggins at (352) 292-5703. This article originally appeared on Ocala Star-Banner: Back to School giveaway in Ocala on July 6
‘Starry Fight’ documentary tells ‘love story’ behind a Florida van Gogh house
ORLANDO — When Nancy Nemhauser painted her Mount Dora home to resemble Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Night” in 2017, it set off a legal battle that captured people’s attention worldwide.
City seeking direction from Christian legal group on ‘unconstitutional’ prayer vigil
The Ocala City Council is looking for direction from a Christian legal organization as it continues to navigate a 2014 lawsuit over a prayer vigil that was deemed “unconstitutional.”. On Tuesday, July 2, City Attorney William Sexton provided a brief update on the lawsuit, which was filed by Art...
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