Florida is known for having some of the most registered boats in the country. When it’s summertime and the heat sinks in, many of us seek refuge in water sports like boating. Many people consider boating to be a relaxing pastime they enjoy with family and friends; and for some, drinking is part of that…
When the coronavirus began to heat up in Florida, the state government took decisive action to keep residents safe. One of these actions was implementing quarantine rules to reduce the spread of the virus. People who were exposed to COVID-19, displaying symptoms, or knew they had the virus, were required to self-isolate at home for…
The coronavirus pandemic has shifted how almost all institutions operate, including businesses across all industries and government agencies. Even non-essential law enforcement services have changed to slow the spread of COVID-19 throughout the United States. However, when it comes to registering as a sex offender, alleged offenders are met with all kinds of directions. Many…
Throughout the country, Americans are facing an urgent crisis that has already taken more than 120,000 lives. The novel coronavirus is rapidly spreading, and some experts believe the situation will worsen as more states reopen for business. In Florida’s prisons, the situation is dire. Prisoners in confined spaces are facing the threat of the virus,…
According to the Washington Post, more than 100,000 small businesses in the U.S. have closed permanently due to hardships caused by COVID-19. A study by researchers with the University of Illinois, Harvard Business School, Harvard University, and the University of Chicago, at least 2 percent of small businesses are gone for good. Three percent of…
After several long weeks, Gov. Ron DeSantis allowed Palm Beach County to enter Phase I of reopening on May 11. The county, which had the lowest number of coronavirus cases out of South Florida’s three major counties — but the third-highest number of cases in the state of Florida — has started reopening nonessential businesses. …
Florida is one of the states with the highest rates of suspended driver’s licenses. Most people with a suspended driver’s license in the Sunshine State had it suspended due to court debt. This has been a controversial subject for quite some time, and some legislators say that the time has come to end suspensions for…
Most people are familiar with the concept of a GPS monitoring bracelet that tracks the wearer’s location at all times and can’t be removed. GPS monitors are usually ankle bracelets that the court orders a defendant to wear when they’re on probation, parole, or house arrest. The judge may order a GPS monitoring device before…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 30 people die each day because they were a victim of a drunk driving accident. Because of the high risk of death when people drive while intoxicated, drivers are encouraged to report those they witness driving dangerously. However, an anonymous tip from a fellow driver doesn’t…
Tens of thousands of people in the U.S. lose their lives each year because of drunk driving. The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration estimates that almost 30 people die daily because of DUI crashes. Law enforcement agencies throughout the country have the duty to curb DUI deaths, and in Florida, DUI offenders face harsh…
