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Is it against Florida law to drive a car with a license plate frame that covers part of the plate?
Yes. It is a civil offense in Florida to have a license plate frame that covers any part of a vehicle’s license plate — not just the identification or decal numbers. Any license [...]
Florida lawmakers just banned fluoride in public water. Can the federal government stop them?
No. No federal law requires drinking water to be fluoridated. Water fluoridation is decided at the local and state levels because of “The Safe Drinking Water Act” signed in 1974. [...]
Was a 700-acre fire at Myakka State Park due to a controlled burn?
No. The controlled burn was planned for a smaller portion of land. A day after it was conducted, a wildfire broke out, torching hundreds more acres. The specific reason is unclear. [...]
Can you get a ticket for walking along private beach property in Florida?
Yes. Florida residents can receive a steep fine and even jail time if found on private beach property in Florida. Trespassing on any private property is a misdemeanor punishable by [...]
Is it legal for Florida colleges to host a speaker charged with rape?
Yes. There is no law in Florida or any state that prevents a public institution from hosting a speaker facing criminal charges. According to the Campus Free Expression Act, a [...]
